STELLAR telehealth program to reduce cancer risk behaviors
Scalable TELeheaLth Cancer CARe: The STELLAR Program to Treat Cancer Risk Behaviors
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · NIH-11192338
This program offers telehealth coaching to help adults with cancer stop smoking, boost physical activity, and manage weight.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11192338 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The program adds routine screening for smoking, inactivity, and obesity into the electronic health record and automatically refers patients to remote health-promotion services. Trained clinicians deliver telehealth counseling and behavior-change support for smoking cessation, physical activity, and weight management. The services are designed to be low-cost and fit into existing cancer care without disrupting clinic workflow. Northwestern will scale the program across its clinical network so more patients can access remote support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults age 21 and older with cancer who currently smoke, are physically inactive, or have overweight/obesity and who receive care within Northwestern’s clinical network.
Not a fit: People under 21, those without the targeted risk behaviors, or patients not treated within Northwestern’s network may not be eligible or directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could more easily get remote help to quit smoking, become more active, and manage weight, which may improve treatment outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Prior telehealth programs and preliminary data from these investigators show promise for helping cancer patients quit smoking and increase activity, though scaling across a health system is a newer implementation step.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HITSMAN, BRIAN L — NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HITSMAN, BRIAN L
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.