Using Walk With Ease Walking Program With Men 65 and Older Being Treated for Prostate Cancer

Stopped early

Conditions studied: Prostate Cancer

In brief

This study is testing a walking program called Walk with Ease by the Arthritis Foundation with men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. The researchers are interested in how easy or difficult it is for these men to participate in this program and whether or not is is helpful to them during their care.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02139774

Run by

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

People needed

15

Starts

2013-10-01

Expected to finish

2014-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-12-04

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ≥65 years of age
• Histologically confirmed Stage I, II or III prostate cancer (endocrine (± radiation) patients may be Stage IV)
• Undergoing prostate cancer treatment (post-surgery only, radiation only, endocrine therapy (± radiation), or active surveillance)
• English speaking
• IRB approved, signed written informed consent
• Approval from their treating physician to engage in moderate-intensity physical activity
• Patient-assessed ability to walk and engage in moderate physical activity
• Willing and able to meet all study requirements

You may not qualify if…

• One or more significant medical conditions that in the physician's judgment preclude participation in the walking intervention
• Major surgery scheduled within the study period
• Unable to walk or engage in moderate-intensity physical activity
• Already actively walking (150 minutes per week)

Where it is running

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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