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Exercise in Targeting Metabolic Dysregulation in Stage I-III Breast or Prostate Cancer Survivors

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Cancer Survivor
No Evidence of Disease
Stage IIA Breast Cancer
Stage IIB Breast Cancer
Obesity
Overweight
Stage IIIC Breast Cancer
Sedentary Lifestyle
Stage I Breast Cancer
Stage IB Breast Cancer
Interventions
Behavioral: Exercise Intervention
Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Device: Monitoring Device
Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment
Other: Questionnaire Administration
Registration Number
NCT03284346
Lead Sponsor
University of Southern California
Brief Summary

This randomized pilot clinical trial studies how well circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise works in targeting metabolic dysregulation in stage I-III breast or prostate cancer survivors. Circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise may help to improve cardiovascular fitness, weight loss, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and muscle strength in breast or prostate cancer survivors.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine the effects of a 4-month circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise (CARE) intervention on metabolic dysregulation.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine the effects of a 4-month CARE intervention on sarcopenic obesity.

TERTIARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine the effects of a 4-month CARE intervention on skeletal muscle strength, physical fitness, and quality of life (QOL).

II. To determine the effects of a 4-month CARE intervention on vascular function.

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

Arm I: Patients undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE over 50 minutes 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. Patients receive a Polar heart rate monitor to monitor heart rate during the CARE sessions.

Arm II: Patients undergo a standard stretching program 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. After 16 weeks, patients may undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE as in Arm I.

After completion of study, patients undergoing CARE are followed up for 4 months.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
23
Inclusion Criteria
  • BREAST CANCER COHORT:
  • Women newly diagnosed (stage I-III) breast cancer
  • Are overweight or obese with the following criteria (determined by study team at eligibility screening): body mass index (BMI) > 25 kg/m^2 (calculated using height and weight; an upper limit BMI will not be set; we will rely on obtaining physicians? clearance to assess full eligibility) or body fat > 30% (estimated by bioelectrical impedance), and waist circumference > 35 in
  • Have undergone a lumpectomy or mastectomy
  • Have completed cancer-related treatment within the past 3 years
  • Speak English or Spanish
  • Are in breast cancer remission with no detectable disease present
  • Able to initiate a supervised exercise program (free from any cardiovascular, respiratory or musculoskeletal disease or joint problems that preclude moderate physical activity)
  • Free from history of chronic disease including uncontrolled diabetes (fasting blood glucose > 125 mg/dL), hypertension (blood pressure > 130/90 mmHg) or thyroid disease (< 0.4 or > 4.0 mIU/L); this will be determined by review of medical records and/or physician clearance
  • Have not experienced a weight reduction >= 10% within past 6 months
  • Currently participate in less than 60 minutes of structured exercise/week
  • No planned reconstructive surgery with flap repair during trial and follow-up period
  • May use adjuvant endocrine therapy if use will be continued for duration of study intervention
  • Do not smoke (no smoking during previous 12 months)
  • Willing to travel to the exercise facility at University of Southern California (USC)
  • PROSTATE CANCER COHORT:
  • Men > 18 diagnosed with prostate cancer for which antiandrogen therapy (ADT) (castration therapy) is being prescribed for at least 16 weeks; castration may be achieved surgically or using gonadotrophin releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists (i.e. leuprolide, goserelin, etc.) or LHRH antagonists (i.e. degarelix)
  • Additional ADT agents may be concurrently administered (abiraterone, bicalutamide, enzalutamide, etc.)
  • Men must be obese (BMI > 25) and sedentary (< 60 minutes of structured exercise per week)
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with metastatic disease (BREAST ONLY)
  • Have not completed surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment associated with their diagnosis; a washout period of a minimum of 6 weeks is required from the last anti-cancer treatment received except hormonal therapy
  • Patients with a history of any musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory or neurological diseases that preclude the participation in exercise must be evaluated by their physician to assess if they are suitable to proceed on study
  • Are planning reconstructive surgery with flap repair during trial and follow-up period
  • Are unable to travel to the exercise facility at USC
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm I (CARE)Questionnaire AdministrationPatients undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE over 50 minutes 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. Patients receive a Polar heart rate monitor to monitor heart rate during the CARE sessions.
Arm I (CARE)Quality-of-Life AssessmentPatients undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE over 50 minutes 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. Patients receive a Polar heart rate monitor to monitor heart rate during the CARE sessions.
Arm II (standard stretching)Laboratory Biomarker AnalysisPatients undergo a standard stretching program 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. After 16 weeks, patients may undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE as in Arm I.
Arm II (standard stretching)Quality-of-Life AssessmentPatients undergo a standard stretching program 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. After 16 weeks, patients may undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE as in Arm I.
Arm II (standard stretching)Questionnaire AdministrationPatients undergo a standard stretching program 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. After 16 weeks, patients may undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE as in Arm I.
Arm I (CARE)Exercise InterventionPatients undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE over 50 minutes 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. Patients receive a Polar heart rate monitor to monitor heart rate during the CARE sessions.
Arm I (CARE)Laboratory Biomarker AnalysisPatients undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE over 50 minutes 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. Patients receive a Polar heart rate monitor to monitor heart rate during the CARE sessions.
Arm I (CARE)Monitoring DevicePatients undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE over 50 minutes 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. Patients receive a Polar heart rate monitor to monitor heart rate during the CARE sessions.
Arm II (standard stretching)Exercise InterventionPatients undergo a standard stretching program 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. After 16 weeks, patients may undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE as in Arm I.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in insulin resistanceBaseline up to week 34

Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) will be used to estimate insulin resistance using fasting plasma levels of glucose and insulin.

Change in metabolic syndrome (Blood Pressure)Baseline up to week 34

Blood pressure will be measured using an automated device with an appropriate sized cuff (Omron BP 786, Lake Forest, IL) after the participant has sat quietly for 5 minutes while resting his/her arm on a table so the brachial artery is level with the heart.

Change in metabolic syndrome (Waist Circumference)Baseline up to week 34

A tape measure will be used to obtain waist circumference defined as the distance around the waist using the umbilicus as the reference point.

Change in metabolic syndrome (Fasting Plasma Levels of Glucose)Baseline up to week 34

The investigators will assess fasting plasma levels of glucose at baseline, weeks 9, 18 and 34.

Change in metabolic syndrome (High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol)Baseline up to week 34

The investigators will assess high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels at baseline, weeks 9, 18 and 34.

Change in metabolic syndrome (Triglycerides)Baseline up to week 34

The investigators will assess triglyceride levels at baseline, weeks 9, 18 and 34.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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