Tailored physical activity program for older women with gynecologic cancers undergoing chemotherapy
Official title: PATIENT-TAILORED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTION AMONG OLDER WOMEN WITH GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY (FIT4TREATMENT)
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-11077746 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful mobile program called Fit4Treatment that aims to encourage older women with gynecologic cancers who are going through chemotherapy to be more active and improve their quality of life, all while providing personalized exercise plans that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $646,913 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG081291-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11077746 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers who are currently receiving chemotherapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing chemotherapy or who do not have gynecologic cancers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a mobile health (mHealth) intervention designed to increase physical activity among older women with gynecologic cancers who are undergoing chemotherapy. The program, called Fit4Treatment, utilizes technology to deliver personalized physical activity plans that can be accessed remotely, accommodating the varying symptoms these patients may experience. Over a 12-week period, participants will engage in different components of the intervention to determine which aspects are most effective in enhancing their physical activity levels and overall quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the physical health and quality of life for older women undergoing chemotherapy for gynecologic cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can effectively increase physical activity in diverse populations, including older adults and cancer patients.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barber, Emma — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Barber, Emma
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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.