Improving strength and daily function for people with multiple myeloma
Moving Forward with Multiple Myeloma
This project tries a lifestyle program of exercise and healthy habits to boost strength and cut fatigue for people living with multiple myeloma, especially African American patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11300243 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you join, you'll be offered a tailored program focused on building muscle and improving physical function through exercise and lifestyle coaching. Researchers will track muscle mass, physical performance tests, symptom reports like fatigue, and other health measures over time. The project pays special attention to African American patients who face higher rates of multiple myeloma. The goal is to reduce falls, improve mobility, and support better long-term quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults diagnosed with multiple myeloma—particularly those with low muscle mass or high body fat, and including African American patients—are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People with very advanced disease, severe medical limitations, or those unable or unwilling to do exercise and lifestyle changes may not receive benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help patients regain strength, reduce fatigue and fall risk, and improve overall quality of life and possibly survival.
How similar studies have performed: Exercise and lifestyle programs have helped other cancer survivors with strength and fatigue, but few trials have focused specifically on multiple myeloma or on African American populations.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stolley, Melinda R — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Stolley, Melinda R
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 below.