Weight-loss program for Latina breast cancer survivors using remote, community-driven methods
Official title: Using a SMART design to evaluate remotely delivered, community-aligned weight loss interventions among breast cancer survivors
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-11376158 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A remote, community-driven weight-loss program tailored for Latina breast cancer survivors will test adaptive, evidence-based strategies to help participants lose weight and improve health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $728,300 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA270441-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11376158 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Latina women with stage I–III breast cancer, within 5 years of treatment, BMI 27 kg/m2 or higher, and who can participate remotely.
✕Less likely to help
Women not meeting the BMI criterion, not within the post-treatment window, or lacking access to remote participation may derive limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses a SMART design to test 12-month weight-loss interventions that are adapted from the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program and delivered remotely. It focuses on Latina breast cancer survivors, recruited from West Coast cancer registries, and uses accelerometers to measure activity along with questionnaires and weight checks. Participants will follow adaptive plans based on their responses and progress, with milestones at 2, 6, and 12 months. The study aims to create a scalable, culturally aligned program that supports weight management after breast cancer treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could offer a proven, remote option to help breast cancer survivors reach a healthier weight and improve quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows multi-component, experiential learning weight-loss programs can work in similar populations, and this study builds on that with a culturally tailored, remotely delivered design.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greenlee, Heather — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Greenlee, Heather
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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.