Using telehealth to help childhood cancer survivors improve their exercise capacity
Telehealth based exercise intervention to improve functional capacity in survivors of childhood cancer with significantly limited exercise tolerance
This study is all about helping childhood cancer survivors who find it hard to exercise because of health issues, by offering personalized workout plans and support through video calls, so they can feel better and enjoy life more.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Memphis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930701 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping survivors of childhood cancer who struggle with exercise due to health impairments. It utilizes a telehealth approach to provide tailored exercise interventions that are designed and supervised by professionals. The program begins with an initial clinical visit for personalized instruction, followed by ongoing support to encourage safe and effective exercise at home. The goal is to improve exercise tolerance and overall quality of life for these individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are survivors of childhood cancer who are currently experiencing exercise intolerance and are aged 21 years or older.
Not a fit: Patients who are not survivors of childhood cancer or those who do not experience exercise intolerance may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the physical health and quality of life for childhood cancer survivors by improving their exercise capacity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored exercise interventions can be effective in improving physical health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Memphis, United States
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — Memphis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ness, Kirsten Kimberlie — St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ness, Kirsten Kimberlie
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.