Telerehabilitation for Veteran Lung Cancer Survivors after Curative Therapy
Official title: Telerehabilitation for Veteran Lung Cancer Survivors Following Curative Intent Therapy
Funded at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NIH-11360813 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A VA-funded program will test a home-based telerehabilitation plan to help veterans who have finished curative treatment for lung cancer feel stronger and return to daily life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2RX003661-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360813 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans with a history of lung cancer who have completed curative-intent therapy and are eligible for rehabilitation services.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who have not completed curative therapy or who have contraindications to exercise may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on delivering rehabilitation and exercise support to veterans who has completed curative-intent therapy for lung cancer, using remote sessions. The approach builds on clinicians’ expertise in pulmonary rehabilitation and patient-reported outcomes to tailor a home-based program. Through remote visits and self-management tools, participants receive guidance to improve physical function, daily activities, and quality of life while minimizing travel to clinics. The study aims to integrate behavioral health and qualitative insights to understand barriers and facilitators to adherence and ongoing exercise after treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience improved physical function, better daily living activities, and enhanced overall well-being after lung cancer treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous rehabilitation programs show potential for improving function, with telerehabilitation offering convenient access for veterans.
Where this research is happening
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ha, Duc M. — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Ha, Duc M.
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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.