Self-monitoring and Reminder Texts to Increase Physical Activity After Cancer: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Colon Cancer, Rectum Cancer
In brief
Epidemiologic data consistently indicate that colorectal cancer survivors can improve their quality-of-life and prognosis by engaging in physical activity. This study aims to build on this epidemiologic work and translate the findings to inform and change patient behavior. The specific aims are to: (1) Develop a mobile technology physical activity intervention among colorectal cancer patients who have completed therapy. (2) Conduct a 3-month pilot randomized controlled trial utilizing mobile technology to increase physical activity among 40 men and women who have completed standard cytotoxic chemotherapy for primary stage I-III colorectal cancer at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Participants in the intervention arm will receive a Fitbit® for self-monitoring, interactive text messages, and educational print materials; participants in the control arm will receive educational print materials at baseline and will be given a Fitbit® after completion of the 3-mo. follow-up assessment.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02966054
- Run by
- University of California, San Francisco
- People needed
- 42
- Starts
- 2014-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-06-20
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-04-09
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- stage I-III colon or rectal adenocarcinoma
- completed standard cytotoxic chemotherapy if medically indicated
- be considered disease-free at baseline
- be able to speak and read English
- have no contra-indication to moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise
- be able to walk unassisted
- be inactive at baseline (<150 min/week of moderate physical activity)
- have access to a mobile phone
- be able to navigate websites, fill out forms on the web, communicate by email, and have regular access to the internet
Where it is running
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, California, United States
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