RISE Intervention for Cancer Survivorship

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byArash Asher, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Phase < 1

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Arash Asher, MD

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to help cancer survivors improve their health through the RISE program, which involves setting and working towards personal health goals over several sessions.

Research Team

Arash Asher, MD

Principal Investigator

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who've had a cancer diagnosis within the last two years, finished primary treatment at least 12 weeks ago, and have a BMI of 25 or higher. Participants should have lifestyle-related risk factors for cancer recurrence like poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, or high stress. They must be able to read and understand English and commit to the study requirements.

Inclusion Criteria

You have not been following specific dietary guidelines, such as eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, limiting your intake of processed and high-fat foods, consuming more than 18 ounces of red or processed meat per week, or drinking more than three alcoholic beverages per week.

I often feel tired for various reasons.

You are moderately overweight or obese.

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Exclusion Criteria

You have trouble thinking or remembering things that could make it difficult for you to take part in the study, as determined by the study doctor.

I plan to start cancer treatment within 6 months after the RISE session.

My cancer has spread to other parts of my body.

Treatment Details

Interventions

RISE (Reinvent, Integrate, Strengthen, Expand) Intervention (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe RISE Self-Management Program aims to help cancer survivors improve their health through tailored sessions based on Lifestyle Redesign principles. The program includes 13 sessions focusing on individual health goals related to diet, exercise, stress management etc., with measures taken before, during (midpoint), after intervention (session #12), and at a follow-up after three months.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: RISE InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Working one-on-one with the PI (a licensed occupational therapist (OT) and behavior change expert), participants will set goals and develop practical strategies in order to establish sustainable positive habits around lifestyle areas such as physical activity, nutrition, stress management, sleep, self-efficacy, and spiritual well-being. Motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and patient education will accompany intensive collaborative problem-solving and creation of accountability structures to create increased self-efficacy for health self-management.