Telephone-Based Exercise for Colorectal and Breast Cancer
(AACT Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+8 other locations

Overseen ByJennifer Ligibel, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study is being done to determine whether a telephone-based counseling intervention can help survivors of breast and colorectal cancer increase their weekly physical activity. Observational evidence suggests that physical activity after breast and colorectal cancer diagnosis decreases recurrence rates. Unfortunately, many people become less active during cancer therapy, and a substantial proportion never return to pre-diagnosis levels of physical activity. This study looks to see if people who have recently finished chemotherapy for breast, colon or rectal cancer can be motivated to increase their exercise by talking to an exercise specialist over the phone. The study also looks at changes in mood, fatigue, fitness, fat distribution and weight.

Eligibility Criteria

The AACT is for adults over 18 who've had stage I-III breast or colorectal cancer and finished their main treatments, except certain ongoing therapies for breast cancer. They should be medically cleared for unsupervised exercise, speak English, and not be very active currently. Those with serious health issues, metastatic cancer, upcoming major surgeries or extremely high BMI are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

My cancer is in the early to mid-stages and confirmed by tissue analysis.

My doctor says I can do moderate exercise on my own.

I haven't had major surgery in the last 2 months and don't plan any soon.

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Exclusion Criteria

My cancer has spread to other parts of my body.

I plan to have a hip or knee replacement within the next year.

I do not have any severe illnesses like heart failure or mental health issues that would stop me from following the study's requirements.

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Participant Groups

This trial tests if a phone-based counseling program can boost physical activity in people who have completed chemotherapy for breast or colorectal cancer. It involves talking to an exercise specialist regularly to see if it helps increase exercise levels and improve mood, fatigue, fitness, body fat distribution and weight.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Immediate participation in a 16-week exercise program

Group II: 2Active Control1 Intervention

Control population; will receive exercise plan after 16-week control period