Remote Exercise Research Study
for Cancer Survivors
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center are conducting a study with Black or African-American women with a history of cancer to promote long-term exercise habits.
Fast Facts
Women Ages 19+
Identify as Black or African-American
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Making Healthy Habits Stick: Extended Contact Intervention to Promote Long-Term Physical Activity in Black or African-American Cancer Survivors
We want to help Black or African-American women cancer survivors become more physically active. Survivors will first complete a program that will help them overcome barriers to being active. We hope to then help survivors develop a more physically active mindset to form healthy long-term physical activity habits. Some women will receive support from peer coaching and/or text messaging as we work toward making being physically active a habit.
Help us improve exercise interventions by joining the HABITS (Healthy Activity for Black Women Cancer Survivors Instilled Through Time and Support) study!
Study Background
Making Healthy Habits Stick: Extended Contact Intervention to Promote Long-Term Physical Activity in Black or African-American Cancer Survivors
We want to help Black or African-American women cancer survivors become more physically active. Survivors will first complete a program that will help them overcome barriers to being active. We hope to then help survivors develop a more physically active mindset to form healthy long-term physical activity habits. Some women will receive support from peer coaching and/or text messaging as we work toward making being physically active a habit.
Help us improve exercise interventions by joining the HABITS (Healthy Activity for Black Women Cancer Survivors Instilled Through Time and Support) study!
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study is to help Black or African-American women cancer survivors overcome their exercise barriers.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 19+
- Women who identify as Black or African-American
- Have a history of cancer
- Currently engage in no or little physical activity or find it hard to maintain regular physical activity
- Willing and able to use video conference such as zoom
- Willing to complete exercise sessions on your own with the guidance of an exercise trainer
- Have not been told by a physician to limit physical activity
- Do not have metastatic or recurrent cancer
- Are not currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant soon
- Willing and able to receive/send text messages
- Have completed primary treatment for cancer (i.e., chemotherapy, radiation)
Your participation in this study will last approximately 15 months, and it will be conducted entirely remotely. This research study is divided into 4 phases.
Phase 1 – Months 0-3 will include:
- Baseline assessment
- Aerobic exercise training with an exercise specialist
- Discussion group sessions
- 3-month assessment
Phase 2 – Months 4-9:
- Participants will receive written materials with some participants also receiving text messaging and/or peer coaching
- Short 6-month check in
- 9-month assessment
Phase 3 – Months 10-14:
- Short 12-month check in
Phase 4 – Month 15:
- 15-month assessment
As a participant, you can receive up to $100 for completing all assessments.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
