Award
National Cancer Institute 5U19CA291433-02
The Virginia Advancing Cancer Control Engaged Research through Transformative Solutions Center
Recipient
Virginia Commonwealth University
Award Amount
$637,452.00
Ceiling
$637,452.00
Awarded
August 18, 2025
Identifier
5U19CA291433-02
A NIH-funded project by Virginia Commonwealth University to implement and evaluate a multi-level lifestyle intervention targeting diet and physical activity in income-based housing communities in Virginia to reduce cancer disparities.
Description
This project aims to implement a multi-level lifestyle intervention targeting diet quality and physical activity among residents of income-based housing communities across Virginia to reduce cancer disparities. The intervention spans individual, community, and organizational levels, emphasizing community social cohesion and collective efficacy. The study uses a cluster randomized, hybrid type 2 trial design to assess clinical effectiveness and implementation outcomes over a 12-month period with follow-up. Primary outcomes include diet quality and physical activity levels.