Remote Exercise Study for Cancer Survivors
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center are conducting a research study to help African American women cancer survivors build and maintain long-term healthy exercise habits.
Fast Facts
Women Who Identify as Black or African-American
Have a History of Cancer (Do Not Have Metastatic or Recurrent Cancer)
Compensation
Provided Up To $100
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Many African American women who have survived cancer face unique challenges when trying to stay physically active long term.
Regular physical activity can improve energy levels, strengthen the body, support emotional well-being, and help reduce the risk of cancer returning. However, many cancer survivors experience barriers such as fatigue, lack of support, difficulty creating routines, or uncertainty about safe exercise after treatment. These challenges can make it hard to build lasting exercise habits.
This research study is testing different types of programs designed to help African American women cancer survivors stay active. These programs may include motivational text messages, peer coaching from other survivors, a combination of both, or standard health guidance. Researchers hope to learn which approach best helps participants stay physically active over time and improve overall health.
Study Background
Many African American women who have survived cancer face unique challenges when trying to stay physically active long term.
Regular physical activity can improve energy levels, strengthen the body, support emotional well-being, and help reduce the risk of cancer returning. However, many cancer survivors experience barriers such as fatigue, lack of support, difficulty creating routines, or uncertainty about safe exercise after treatment. These challenges can make it hard to build lasting exercise habits.
This research study is testing different types of programs designed to help African American women cancer survivors stay active. These programs may include motivational text messages, peer coaching from other survivors, a combination of both, or standard health guidance. Researchers hope to learn which approach best helps participants stay physically active over time and improve overall health.
Additional Information
This study aims to identify effective ways to help African American women cancer survivors create and maintain regular exercise routines and overcome common barriers to physical activity.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women who identify as Black or African-American
- Have a history of cancer
- Do not have metastatic or recurrent 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
- 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)
- Ages 19+
If you choose to participate:
You will complete an online screening and a phone interview to confirm eligibility.
If eligible, you will complete a baseline assessment using video conference and online surveys.
You will be placed into one of several support programs that may include text messages, peer coaching, both, or standard care.
You will participate in independent exercise sessions with guidance from study materials or trainers.
You will complete follow-up assessments at 3 months, 9 months, and 15 months using videoconference and online surveys.
All study activities are completed remotely. No in-person visits are required.
Participants may receive up to $100 total for completing study assessments. Participants can receive $25 for completing each assessment at baseline, 3 months, 9 months, and 15 months. Because this is a fully remote study, transportation is not required.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.