Telehealth exercise program to help rural breast cancer survivors fight fatigue
Official title: Effects of a telehealth exercise program for rural cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue including integrated longitudinal assessments of objective physical function and fatty acid oxidation
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-11627181 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A telehealth exercise program is being tested to reduce cancer-related fatigue in rural breast cancer survivors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $577,571 |
| NIH project number | 7R01CA292482-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11627181 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Rural breast cancer survivors experiencing cancer-related fatigue who can participate in a telehealth exercise program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to telehealth technology or who cannot participate in an exercise program may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to personalize and deliver supervised exercise via telehealth to help rural survivors manage fatigue. It will integrate objective physical function tests and fatty acid oxidation measures to understand how the program works. By recruiting participants in rural areas, the study seeks to make effective exercise options more accessible and tailored to individual needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience less fatigue and better physical function through a personalized, convenient exercise plan.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies show supervised exercise can help fatigue, but this trial tests a personalized telehealth approach in rural populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marker, Ryan J — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Marker, Ryan J
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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.