Improving physical activity for African American colorectal cancer survivors
Official title: Physical activity intervention co-created and pilot tested with African American Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11014955 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help African American colorectal cancer survivors get more active by creating videos with their stories to inspire and motivate them, and we’ll see how well this program works over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | May 3, 2021 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $158,736 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MD015719-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11014955 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals who have survived colorectal cancer and are interested in increasing their physical activity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not African American or those who have not survived colorectal cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance physical activity levels among African American survivors of colorectal cancer by developing a culturally-targeted intervention. The approach involves co-creating narrative videos with survivors to boost their knowledge and motivation regarding physical activity. The intervention will be pilot tested to evaluate its effectiveness and sustainability over time, measuring various outcomes such as physical activity levels, psychosocial factors, and inflammation biomarkers. Participants will be engaged through technology to ensure the program is scalable and accessible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical health and quality of life for African American colorectal cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in culturally-targeted interventions for improving health outcomes in diverse populations, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hirschey, Rachel — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Hirschey, Rachel
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.