Telehealth exercise program to reduce fatigue for rural cancer survivors
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
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11171461
A remote exercise program is being offered to help rural cancer survivors who have ongoing cancer-related fatigue.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11171461 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would join the BfitBwell Telehealth Program, which delivers supervised exercise sessions remotely and tailors exercise prescriptions to each person. The study includes regular remote physical function tests and blood draws to track changes in fatty acid oxidation over time. Researchers will use those measurements to personalize exercise plans and see if the program reduces fatigue and improves daily function. The program is designed so rural survivors can participate without traveling to a clinic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult rural cancer survivors who have ongoing cancer-related fatigue, can safely perform exercise, and can take part in remote sessions and periodic blood testing.
Not a fit: People who cannot exercise safely due to medical issues, lack reliable internet or a device for telehealth, or do not have ongoing fatigue may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could experience less fatigue, improved physical function, and more personalized exercise plans that fit their needs.
How similar studies have performed: Supervised exercise programs have previously helped reduce cancer-related fatigue, but delivering personalized exercise remotely with fatty acid oxidation monitoring is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MARKER, RYAN J — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: MARKER, RYAN J
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.
Conditions: Breast Cancer survivor, Cancer Burden, Cancer Center, Cancer Intervention, Cancer Survivor