Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5K99HL173554-02
Mechanisms and Efficacy of Physical Activity to Reduce Cardiovascular Morbidity in Women with Breast Cancer
Recipient
Virginia Commonwealth University
Award Amount
$133,458.00
Ceiling
$133,458.00
Awarded
April 27, 2026
Identifier
5K99HL173554-02
NIH grant awarded to Virginia Commonwealth University to study the mechanisms and efficacy of physical activity in reducing cardiovascular morbidity in women with breast cancer, including a clinical trial of a lifestyle intervention.
Description
This NIH grant supports research on physical activity interventions to improve cardiovascular outcomes in women with breast cancer, focusing on lifestyle physical activity such as vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA). The project includes mechanistic studies and a clinical trial to test the preliminary efficacy of a lifestyle PA intervention to preserve exercise capacity during breast cancer treatment.