Light physical activity to improve brain health in older breast cancer survivors
Light Physical Activity for Brain Health in Older Adult Breast Cancer Survivors
This study is looking at how gentle physical activities can help improve brain health for older women who have survived breast cancer and may be dealing with memory and thinking challenges after treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892073 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how light physical activity can enhance brain health among older adult breast cancer survivors who often face cognitive impairments after treatment. The study focuses on the unique challenges these survivors encounter, particularly those who are obese and may not engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activities. By promoting lighter-intensity activities, the research aims to identify effective ways to improve both physical and mental health outcomes for this population. Participants will be encouraged to adopt light physical activities as a means to mitigate cognitive decline and anxiety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adult breast cancer survivors, particularly those who are obese and experiencing cognitive impairments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not breast cancer survivors or those who do not have cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive health and quality of life for older breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that physical activity can benefit cancer survivors, but this approach focusing on light-intensity activity is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Hershey, United States
- Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr — Hershey, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gordon, Brett Ryan — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Gordon, Brett Ryan
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.