Fitness and mental health program for Latina cancer survivors
Official title: Latinas Integrating Fitness and Therapy (LIFT)
Run by Colorado State University · NCT07223346 · Data updated 2026-11-12
See if combining stepped-care mental health counseling with an 8-week online exercise program helps Latina cancer survivors feel better mentally and physically.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Colorado State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Fort Collins, Colorado) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 31, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07223346 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are English- or Spanish-speaking adult Latina women living in Colorado who are currently undergoing cancer treatment or finished primary treatment within the past 6 months and have internet access.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with metastatic disease, major medical contraindications to exercise, those in vulnerable categories (e.g., pregnant, homeless, incarcerated, severe auditory impairment), or those already receiving licensed mental health counseling or a structured exercise program may not receive benefit or are excluded.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This 10-week online program offers bilingual (English/Spanish) options and pairs a stepped-care mental health counseling pathway with an evidence-based, instructor-led exercise program. Participants complete surveys at baseline, 2, 6, and 10 weeks and physical ability tests (muscular endurance and balance) at weeks 1 and 10. The exercise component includes one 1-hour session per week plus three 30-minute sessions to support ongoing activity, while counseling offers an orientation and up to seven 1-hour individual sessions, with the number determined by symptom severity. Sessions are delivered via Zoom, recorded for training with identities protected, and require about 1–3 hours per week.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce anxiety and depression and increase physical activity and overall quality of life for Latina cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies combining cognitive-behavioral approaches and exercise have shown benefits for cancer survivors, but stepped-care programs specifically tailored to Latina survivors are less well tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1) currently undergoing or within 6-months of completing primary cancer(s) (2) self-identify as Latina and female, (3) over the age of 18 years, (4) reside in Colorado, (4) have access to internet, and be (5) English or Spanish speaking. Exclusion Criteria: (1) metastatic disease, (2) known contraindications for exercise (e.g. existing CVD or metabolic disease, use of an assistive-walking device, severe ataxia, etc.), (3) part of a vulnerable population (pregnant, homeless, in prison, have auditory impairment), and (4) currently participating in mental health counseling with a licensed professional and/or a structured exercise program.
Where it's running
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Colorado State Univerisity
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jessica Gonzalez-Voller, Ph.D — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Jessica Gonzalez-Voller, Ph.D
- Email: JESSICA.GONZALEZ2@COLOSTATE.EDU
- Phone: 970-491-6289
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.