Using videoconferencing to help cancer survivors be more active
Official title: Efficacy of a group-based videoconference intervention to increase physical activity in cancer survivors
Funded at Colorado State University · NIH-11029622 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a fun online exercise program can help cancer survivors get more active and improve their health by connecting them with others while they work out from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project start | March 14, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $414,446 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA296965-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11029622 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adult cancer survivors who are currently not meeting the recommended levels of physical activity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not cancer survivors or those who are already engaging in sufficient levels of physical activity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how a group-based videoconference program can help cancer survivors increase their levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). The program aims to provide real-time supervision and social interaction, making it easier for participants to engage in aerobic and resistance exercises from home. By comparing those who participate in the intervention with a control group, the study will assess the effectiveness of this approach in improving physical function and quality of life for cancer survivors. The research also seeks to understand the behavioral factors that influence the success of the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the physical health and quality of life for cancer survivors by promoting regular physical activity.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been successful interventions using supervised physical activity for cancer survivors, this specific approach using videoconferencing is novel and has not been extensively tested in large-scale trials.
Where this research is happening
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leach, Heather Jean — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Leach, Heather Jean
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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.