Home-Based Exercise for Endometrial Cancer Survivors
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Disqualifiers: Paraplegia, Hemiplegia, No English, others
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?This clinical trial studies how well a remotely delivered home-based exercise program for strength training works to positively impact endometrial cancer (EC) survivorship for patients with decreased cancer survivorship access. Cancer survivors in rural areas face barriers to supportive care, including geographic and environmental barriers to exercise and technology. Rural areas in the Midwest are underserved in terms of cancer care thus, it is essential to develop and test interventions that are scalable and can reach many individuals including those living in rural areas. Remotely-delivered exercise intervention approach allows for cancer survivors who may live far away from their primary treatment center to engage in supportive therapy via exercise interventions delivered in a sustainable context. In addition, historically black, hispanic and native endometrial cancer survivors have shorter survival and less access to survivorship care, so alternative models for healthcare delivery are needed in this underserved group. Information gained from this research may help determine whether utilizing a remotely delivered exercise program can positively impact EC survivorship for patients with decreased cancer survivorship access.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Remote Home-Based Exercise Program for endometrial cancer survivors?
Research shows that home-based exercise programs can be feasible and acceptable for endometrial cancer survivors, and similar programs have been effective in improving fitness in breast cancer survivors, suggesting potential benefits for endometrial cancer survivors as well.
12345Is home-based exercise safe for endometrial cancer survivors?
Research suggests that home-based exercise programs, including strength training, are generally safe for endometrial cancer survivors. These programs can be done without supervision, but it's important for individuals to consider their own health conditions and consult with healthcare providers before starting.
12346How is the Home-Based Exercise Program treatment different from other treatments for endometrial cancer survivors?
The Home-Based Exercise Program is unique because it allows endometrial cancer survivors to engage in muscle-strengthening activities from the comfort of their own homes, making it more accessible and convenient compared to traditional supervised rehabilitation programs. This approach can help improve physical health and is tailored to be safe for those with additional health conditions.
12345Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for endometrial cancer survivors living in rural areas, especially those who face challenges accessing supportive care. It aims to include individuals from underserved communities such as historically black, Hispanic, and Native populations. Participants should be able to engage in a home-based exercise program delivered remotely.Inclusion Criteria
I am 50 years old or older.
Primary residence in rural-urban commuting area (RUCA) codes 4.0 through 10.0 or of American Indian, Alaskan Native, Black or Hispanic background
Internet access
+5 more
Exclusion Criteria
I do not speak English.
I am paralyzed on one side of my body or from the waist down.
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Participants engage in a home-based exercise program with resistance band and body weight exercises targeting major muscle groups, along with weekly exercise coaching sessions over 10 weeks.
10 weeks
Weekly virtual coaching sessions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in physical function and satisfaction with the program after completion of the exercise intervention.
6 months
Participant Groups
The study tests a remote exercise program designed for strength training at home. It examines if this approach can improve the quality of life and physical performance for endometrial cancer survivors with limited access to traditional survivorship care.
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Supportive Care (home-based exercise program)Experimental Treatment7 Interventions
Participants participate in a home-based exercise program with an exercise prescription that will include resistance band and body weight exercises targeting the 5 major large muscle groups along with 3 booklets about exercise and exercise training and attend weekly exercise coaching sessions to report on exercise adherence and to progress exercise over 10 weeks on study.
Find a Clinic Near You
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Mayo Clinic in RochesterRochester, MN
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
References
Feasibility and acceptability of home-based strength training in endometrial cancer survivors. [2023]Physical activity is important for healthy cancer survivorship, yet many endometrial cancer survivors do not participate in recommended muscle-strengthening activity. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of home-based muscle strengthening activity in endometrial cancer survivors.
Community-Based Exercise Programs for Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review of Program Characteristics Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. [2022]To describe the characteristics of exercise programs for survivors of cancer conducted outside of a research laboratory (ie, home-based or community-based settings).
The prescription or proscription of exercise in endometrial cancer care. [2018]To determine the proportion of endometrial cancer patients who can be safely prescribed community/home based unsupervised exercise. A better understanding of the physical dysfunction secondary to comorbidities among endometrial cancer patients would assist clinicians in delineating which patients to send to medically-based supervised rehabilitation versus a community/home based unsupervised exercise program.
An in-home rehabilitation program for the treatment of urinary incontinence symptoms in endometrial cancer survivors: a single-case experimental design study. [2022]There is a high prevalence of urinary incontinence among endometrial cancer survivors. They are also known to present with pelvic floor muscle alterations. Evidence on the effects of conservative interventions for the management of UI is scarce. This study aims at verifying the effects of an in-home rehabilitation program, including the use of a mobile technology, to reduce UI severity in endometrial cancer survivors.
Effectiveness of a Home-Based Exercise Intervention in the Fitness Profile of Hispanic Survivors of Breast Cancer. [2022]Home-based exercise interventions might be a desirable long-term option for breast cancer survivors to enhance compliance and long-term health benefits.
Improvements in strength and agility measures of functional fitness following a telehealth-delivered home-based exercise intervention in endometrial cancer survivors. [2023]Endometrial cancer is strongly linked to obesity and inactivity; however, increased physical activity has important benefits even in the absence of weight loss. Resistance (strength) training can deliver these benefits; yet few women participate in resistance exercise. The purpose of this study was to describe both physiological and functional changes following a home-based strength training intervention.