Online program to help prostate cancer survivors manage obesity and frailty
Internet-Based Lifestyle Intervention to Eradicate Obese Frailty in Prostate Cancer Survivors (iLIVE)
This study is testing an online program that helps prostate cancer survivors who are dealing with weight gain and weakness from their treatment, by offering them healthy eating tips and guided exercise to boost their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11112503 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an internet-based lifestyle intervention aimed at prostate cancer survivors who are experiencing obesity and frailty due to androgen deprivation therapy. The program combines dietary changes and supervised resistance training to help participants improve their health and quality of life. By utilizing online platforms, the intervention aims to reach a larger number of patients and provide them with the necessary tools to combat these issues effectively. The study is designed to address a significant gap in current clinical practice, as there are no existing interventions targeting obese frailty in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are prostate cancer survivors undergoing androgen deprivation therapy who are experiencing obesity and frailty.
Not a fit: Patients who are not prostate cancer survivors or those not undergoing androgen deprivation therapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and independence of prostate cancer survivors by reducing obesity and frailty.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using online interventions for weight management and frailty reduction, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- 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
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.