Prehabilitation for Ovarian Cancer
(FIT4SURGERY Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byEmma Barber

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Northwestern University

Stay on Your Current Meds

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a home-based, patient-tailored intervention, FIT4SURGERY, to promote physical activity among women with ovarian cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Research Team

Emma Barber

Principal Investigator

Northwestern University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for women over 60 with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are about to start neoadjuvant chemotherapy and have surgery planned. Participants must speak English, own a smartphone, and have internet access. It's not for pregnant women, prisoners, those without oncologist clearance, patients on chemo only, or those with severe heart disease or cognitive/functional limitations.

Inclusion Criteria

Have access to the internet to complete assessments

I am diagnosed with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer and will have chemotherapy and surgery.

Own a smartphone

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Exclusion Criteria

I do not have severe heart issues, mobility problems, or major cognitive/functional limitations.

Pregnant women or prisoners

I am scheduled for chemotherapy treatment only.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

FIT4SURGERY (Behavioral Intervention)
Healthy Lifestyle Control (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests FIT4SURGERY—a home-based program designed to increase physical activity in older women during the time between starting chemotherapy and having surgery for ovarian cancer—against a healthy lifestyle control group.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: FIT4SURGERY InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The Fit4Surgery intervention consists of the FitBit Inspire HR device, the Fit4Surgery mobile app, and weekly coaching calls.

Group II: Healthy Lifestyle ControlActive Control1 Intervention

The Healthy Lifestyle Control group engages in their usual activities and receives education about physical activity and a healthy lifestyle for ovarian cancer patients. They receive weekly check in calls.