Integrating exercise into care for older cancer survivors
Official title: Advancing Capacity to Integrate Exercise into the Care of Older Cancer Survivors: The ACES initiative to establish guidelines, feasibility and best practices for research in cancer and aging
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-10875555 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to create helpful exercise plans for older adults who have survived cancer, making sure they can safely stay active and improve their health and well-being after treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $238,771 |
| NIH project number | 5R21CA280996-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10875555 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who have survived cancer and may benefit from tailored exercise programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or those who are currently undergoing active cancer treatment may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop guidelines and best practices for incorporating exercise into the care plans of older adults who have survived cancer. It addresses the unique challenges faced by this population, including the effects of aging and cancer treatment on health and mobility. By conducting feasibility trials, the initiative seeks to establish safe and effective exercise modalities tailored for older cancer survivors, ultimately improving their quality of life and functional abilities. The research will also explore the barriers to including exercise in clinical care for this demographic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the physical functioning and overall quality of life for older cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that exercise can significantly benefit older adults, but this specific approach for older cancer survivors is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Winters-Stone, Kerri M — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Winters-Stone, Kerri M
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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.