Promoting exercise among breast cancer survivors using a new approach based on emotions
Official title: Increasing physical activity among breast cancer survivors: Use of the ORBIT Model to refine and test a novel approach to exercise promotion based on affect-regulation
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11045747 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is designed to help breast cancer survivors get more active and improve their health by using a new method called Affect-Rx, which focuses on managing emotions to motivate exercise, and we'll be tracking your activity to see how well it works!
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $158,283 |
| NIH project number | 5K08CA259632-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11045747 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are breast cancer survivors who are currently inactive and looking to increase their physical activity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already engaging in regular physical activity or those with severe health limitations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to help breast cancer survivors increase their physical activity levels, which can significantly improve their health outcomes. It focuses on a novel approach called Affect-Rx, which uses emotional regulation strategies to encourage exercise. The study will involve refining this exercise prescription and testing its effectiveness in helping survivors engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Participants will be monitored using activity trackers to assess their progress and adherence to the exercise program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical activity levels and better health outcomes for breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that behavioral interventions can effectively promote physical activity in cancer survivors, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevens, Courtney Joyce — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Stevens, Courtney Joyce
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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.