Using mobile health tools to help young cancer survivors manage their weight
Official title: Using Tailored mHealth Strategies to Promote Weight Management among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11062439 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful app or website designed for young people who have survived cancer, to support them in managing their weight with personalized diet and exercise plans over six months.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $633,544 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA270111-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11062439 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent and young adult cancer survivors who are struggling with weight management and related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not cancer survivors or those who do not have issues with weight management may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health (mHealth) intervention specifically designed for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors to help them manage their weight. The program will last for six months and will utilize tailored strategies that cater to the unique needs of this population, including personalized dietary and physical activity goals. Participants will engage with the intervention through a website or app, which will provide support and feedback to enhance their motivation and health behavior changes. The approach is based on self-determination theory, aiming to empower participants by fostering their sense of competence and autonomy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve weight management and overall health outcomes for young cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored mHealth interventions can be effective in promoting health behavior changes among various populations, suggesting a promising approach for this specific group.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Valle, Carmina G — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Valle, Carmina G
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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.