Addressing Modifiable Breast Cancer Risk Factors With Project CONECT

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Weight Loss, Breast Cancer Risk Factors

In brief

The objective of this protocol is to adapt and pilot test an existing lifestyle modification intervention for weight loss for women with overweight or obesity who have had a recent false positive mammography screen. The purpose of this pilot trial is to establish feasibility of Connect Online to Engage Change Tool (CONECT) to promote weight loss through increased physical activity and diet change.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02871388

Run by

Virginia Commonwealth University

People needed

14

Starts

2017-05-30

Expected to finish

2019-02-28

Last updated by the study team

2019-07-09

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female
• 40-65 years of age,
• Received a negative mammography screening result in the previous four weeks
• Moderately sedentary lifestyle (less than 120 minutes/week moderate intensity activity),
• Answer "no" to all questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).
• BMI 25-40 kg/m2
• Has access to a computer or mobile device with wireless internet
• Able to speak and read English (language requirements are necessary because we cannot accommodate additional languages in prototype development phase.)

You may not qualify if…

• Previous history or current diagnosis of breast cancer
• Pregnancy or lactation
• Involvement in a weight loss program
• Major co-morbidities (e.g.,diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
• History of disordered eating
• Currently taking medication that may impact weight (e.g., synthroid, metformin)

Where it is running

• Virginia Commonwealth University/Massey Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia, United States

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