Exercise Intervention Metabolic Syndrome Prostate Cancer Black Men

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Conditions studied: Physical Activity, Metabolic Syndrome, Prostate Cancer

In brief

The main purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of an exercise intervention on metabolic syndrome (MetS) components and biomarkers related to prostate cancer in Black men with MetS who are at increased risk of prostate cancer.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02379559

Run by

Georgetown University

People needed

10

Starts

2013-07-01

Expected to finish

2017-02-16

Last updated by the study team

2017-02-23

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 40. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• African-American and/or Black men;
• between the ages of 40-70 years;
• waist circumference >40 inches (102 cm);
• with at least two of the following: elevated BP (≥ 130/85 mmHg);
• elevated fasting glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL), reduced HDL cholesterol (<50 mg/dL), or elevated triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL);
• sedentary defined as <60 minutes of recreation or work requiring modest PA/week;
• be able to speak and read English;
• able to provide meaningful consent (i.e., men with severe cognitive impairment will be excluded);
• have no physical limitations that prevent from exercising;
• and have access to a television and DVD player.

You may not qualify if…

• history of cancer except nonmelanoma skin cancer;
• current enrollment in another clinical trial or weight loss program;
• inability to commit to the intervention schedule. Prior to randomization, participants will be required to have a signed authorization and medical clearance from their personal physician or our nurse practitioner.

Where it is running

• Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Research — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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