Physical Activity Promotion for Breast and Endometrial Cancer Survivors

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

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Overseen byLisa Cadmus-Bertram, Ph.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Many breast and endometrial cancer survivors do not get enough physical activity. Technology-based interventions can be inexpensive and easy to scale up, however they are not effective for all women. The purpose of this study is test an adaptive physical activity intervention approach that reserves the most resources and support for women who do not fare well with a lower-cost, minimal intervention. The results from this trial will inform the development of scalable physical activity interventions for breast and endometrial cancer survivors.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for female adults over 18 who've had Stage I-III breast or Stage I-II Type 1 endometrial cancer and are at least 3 months post primary treatment. They should be doing less than 60 minutes of moderate exercise per week, have internet access, speak English, and can attend study visits in Wisconsin or Chicago. Those with severe health issues preventing exercise or other conflicting conditions cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

Insufficiently active, defined as ≤60 min/week of MVPA, performed in bouts of ≥10 minutes. This is 40% of the recommended amount of MVPA based on the 2008 Federal Guidelines and the American Cancer Society's guidelines for cancer survivors. The 7-Day Recall will be used to screen for physical activity; eligibility will be confirmed prior to randomization using the ActiGraph accelerometer

I finished my main cancer treatment at least 3 months ago but may still be on hormone or HER2 therapy.

I was diagnosed with early-stage breast or endometrial cancer in the last 5 years.

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Exclusion Criteria

Current enrollment in another dietary or physical activity trial

I struggle to walk 1 block or can't work towards health goals.

I don't have conditions like a recent heart attack, severe bone issues, cancer spread, or upcoming surgery that would stop me from exercising.

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Participant Groups

The trial tests a physical activity program designed to increase exercise among breast and endometrial cancer survivors. It includes using a Fitbit with electronic health record integration, coaching calls, and an online gym to encourage more frequent and intense physical activity.

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Nonresponders -Stepped up to Online gymExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Non-responders to 'fitbit with EHR integration' will be randomized to be "stepped up" to one of two augmentation strategies(either Online gym or coaching calls). This arm will be stepped up to Online gym.

Group II: Nonresponders -Stepped up to Coaching callsExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Group III: Base intervention- Fitbit with EHR integrationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

All participants will receive a first-line intervention (i.e., Fitbit activity tracker with EHR integration including messages delivered via the EHR's patient portal) and will be evaluated for response/non-response every 4 weeks until week 20.