Research & Programs
Please check back frequently or follow our social media pages to learn when new exciting studies become available. If you have an energy balance study that you would like to advertise, please contact us.
Initial Focus Areas:
- Trials in cancer survivors of the effect of physical activity, diet, and weight control interventions on (1) biomarkers of prognosis and survival (PAR 12-228 and PAR 12-229); (2) prevention or remediation of lasting/late effects of cancer and its treatment.
- Trials in people at risk of cancer (particularly high risk populations) to test the effect of physical activity/exercise, diet, and weight on biomarkers related to cancer initiation, alone or in combination with chemopreventive agents.
- Studies of the biological mechanisms underlying the relationships between physical activity, diet, weight status and cancer initiation, promotion, progression, and recurrence.
- Dissemination and implementation research on energy balance interventions for cancer survivors and at risk populations, including technology-based interventions delivered in health care settings.
- Research on biobehavioral mechanisms underlying weight changes (gain, loss, and maintenance of loss), eating behavior, and physical activity.
Active Living After Cancer
Active Living After Cancer (ALAC) is a program aimed at improving the quality of life of cancer survivors throughout Texas. Through the 12-week program, participants learn about and engage in physical activity and have discussions on a variety of survivorship topics.
Current Studies
Project TONE
Researchers at MD Anderson are looking to learn more about a diet and exercise program designed to decrease body fat in postmenopausal women who are of normal weight but have an elevated risk of breast cancer because of excess body fat.
You may be eligible if you:
- Are a postmenopausal woman age 50-69
- Are able to read, speak and write English
- Have a normal BMI (18.5-25)
What is involved in participating?
- Participate in a 16-week program to improve your eating habits and increase physical activity
- Complete one in-person screening visit to measure your body fat
- Complete 2 in-person assessments to measure your height, weight and physical fitness
- Wear a physical activity tracker (Fitbit) that will be provided
- Complete questionnaires online
Benefits:
- May help you be more physically active and change your diet which could improve your health
- Contribute information to cancer prevention research
- There may be no benefits to you directly for participating
Study Contact Info: Call Janette Ramirez at 346-834-8101 or email ProjectTone@mdanderson.org
Text2Move Study
Need motivation to get active and move more? Researchers at MD Anderson are looking to learn more about effective text messaging strategies to help increase physical activity and reduce the risk of cancer.
You may be eligible if you:
- 18 years old or older
- Own a smart phone
- Able to read and understand English
- Willing to receive text messages and complete brief questionnaire on your smart phone
What is involved in participating?
- Participate in an 8-week program to help you move more
- Complete brief online questionnaires at the beginning, end, and 6-months after the program
- Wear a physical activity tracker (Fitbit) that will be provided
Benefits
- May help you be more physically active which could improve your health
- Contribute information to cancer prevention research
- There may be no benefits to you directly for participating
Study Contact Info: email Text2Move@mdanderson.org