Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Among Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Physical Activity, Neoplasms, Cancer
In brief
The purpose of this pilot randomized factorial trial is to test the feasibility, acceptability, and effects of a theory-based mobile physical activity and nutrition intervention designed specifically for young adult cancer survivors to increase physical activity and diet quality.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05887401
- Run by
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
- People needed
- 72
- Starts
- 2023-10-02
- Expected to finish
- 2024-09-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-12-24
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 39. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Current age 18-39 years at the time of consent
- Diagnosed with invasive cancer malignancy between the ages of 15-39 years
- Diagnosed with invasive malignancy in the last 10 years of diagnosis, and with no evidence of progressive disease or second primary cancers
- Completed active cancer directed therapy (cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or definitive surgical intervention), except may be receiving "maintenance" therapy to prevent recurrences
- No pre-existing medical conditions(s) that preclude adherence to an unsupervised exercise program including cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, pulmonary conditions, renal disease, and severe orthopedic conditions
- Not currently meeting guideline recommendations of 150 minutes/week moderate to vigorous physical activity (self-report) and guideline recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption (self-report)
- Have the ability to read, write and speak English
- Have access to the Internet on at least a weekly basis
- Possession and usage of an Internet e-mail address or willingness to sign up for a free email account (e.g., gmail)
- Have smartphone with internet access and text messaging plan
- Be willing to be randomized to any condition
You may not qualify if…
- History of heart attack or stroke within past 6 months
- Untreated hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes, unless permission is provided by their health care provider
- Health problems which preclude ability to walk for physical activity
- Report a diagnosis of psychiatric diseases (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression leading to hospitalization in the past year), drug or alcohol dependency
- Report a past diagnosis of or treatment for a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) eating disorder (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa)
- Plans for major surgery (e.g., breast reconstruction) during the study time frame
- Current participation in another physical activity or weight control program
- Currently using prescription weight loss medications
- Currently pregnant, pregnant within the past 6 months, or planning to become pregnant within the next 6 months
- Currently exercising > 150 minutes/week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity
- Currently consuming > 5 servings of fruits and vegetables/day.
Where it is running
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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