Participate in research
for Acres Homes!
The Acres Homes Community Advocacy Group is excited to provide a space where residents can learn about research opportunities. We hope residents can make their voice heard and help improve Acres Homes.
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Current Research Projects
Active Living After Cancer
We are looking for English and Spanish speaking cancer survivors in the Acres Homes neighborhood looking to increase their physical activity and receive support from other members of their community. Our free 12-week class will help you reach your goals in physical activity and help you learn to navigate through you cancer survivorship with a support system to cheer you on! To participate, you must be connected to Acres Homes, 18 years of age or older, and have a previous cancer diagnosis. The ALAC team will be recruiting for rolling classes till December 2028. Participants will receive up to $150 in compensation for attending assessments and class. Participants will also receive a free Fitbit and other ALAC goodies. To participate or learn more, email ALAC.Program@MDAnderson.org or call 713-563-6781. Please click the link below to inquire more information about ALAC
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Outdoor 44
We invite Acres Homes residents to share their opinions about neighborhood safety and outdoor physical activity by taking part in MD Anderson’s Outdoor 44 study. Your participation will help us learn whether safety concerns keep community members from going outside to get exercise.
Participation involves completing an online survey. Some participants may be invited to complete a follow-up survey or interview. Participants will receive a Walmart gift card for taking part in the study. To participate, you must be a current resident of Acres Homes for 2+ years, 18 years of age or older, and able to read and write in English or Spanish.
We are enrolling participants through October 31, 2025. Those interested in participating should complete this brief screening form so that we can determine your eligibility. (Link to screener)
Principal Investigator: Lorna McNeill, Ph.D., Email: lmcneill@mdanderson.org To participate or learn more, email Outdoor44@MDAnderson.org or call 713-745-1137.
