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Virtual Mindfulness and Weight Management to Mitigate Risk of Relapse and Improve Wellbeing in Cancer Survivors

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System Neoplasm
Interventions
Behavioral: Behavioral Dietary Intervention
Other: Educational Intervention
Other: Health Promotion and Education
Other: Internet-Based Intervention
Other: Interview
Other: Medical Device Usage and Evaluation
Behavioral: Mindfulness Relaxation
Other: Physical Performance Testing
Other: Questionnaire Administration
Registration Number
NCT06030427
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

This clinical trial tests how well a virtual mindfulness and weight management program to mitigate risk of relapse and improve well being for obese cancer survivors in community practice and rural areas. Obesity has been linked to increased risk for certain kinds of cancer and is the second highest modifiable risk factor for cancer. It is also well documented that having a cancer diagnosis and treatment is a stressful experience. It is hoped that an addition of a 10-minute mindfulness-based stress reduction exercise to the virtual positive health habits group focused on weight management can improve wellbeing and distress. Virtual care options continue to extend the reach of medical providers to cancer survivors, particularly those in the rural setting. A virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component may improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss among community practice and rural obese cancer survivors.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To assess if a 12-week virtual weight management program with a mindfulness component will improve well-being of obese cancer patients with a specific focus on self-reported measures of depression and anxiety.

II. To assess if a mindfulness component added to the virtual behavioral weight management will promote weight loss, improve mood, and increase physical activity.

OUTLINE:

Patients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
19
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 or over
  • Identified stage I, II, or III cancer in remission
  • Body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater
  • English as a primary language
  • Has access to a device with a camera (computer, tablet, or video capable phone) that has wifi and reliable internet access
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unable to provide consent
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status scale score of 3 or above

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Supportive care (virtual mindfulness and weight management)Health Promotion and EducationPatients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.
Supportive care (virtual mindfulness and weight management)InterviewPatients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.
Supportive care (virtual mindfulness and weight management)Physical Performance TestingPatients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.
Supportive care (virtual mindfulness and weight management)Behavioral Dietary InterventionPatients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.
Supportive care (virtual mindfulness and weight management)Mindfulness RelaxationPatients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.
Supportive care (virtual mindfulness and weight management)Educational InterventionPatients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.
Supportive care (virtual mindfulness and weight management)Internet-Based InterventionPatients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.
Supportive care (virtual mindfulness and weight management)Medical Device Usage and EvaluationPatients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.
Supportive care (virtual mindfulness and weight management)Questionnaire AdministrationPatients participate in a virtual behavioral weight management program with an integrated mindfulness component consisting of 12, 75-minute virtual group sessions over 12 weeks to help improve mood, coping strategies, stress management, and weight loss. Patents also receive patient education handouts, view behavioral educational PowerPoint presentations over 30 minutes, and wear a Fitbit on study.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
General anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7)Baseline; 12 weeks

Assessed by change in GAD-7 scores from a total score for seven items ranges from 0 to 21: 0-4 (minimal anxiety); 5-9 (mild anxiety); 10-14 (moderate anxiety); 15-21 (severe anxiety).

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-8Baseline; 12 weeks

Assessed by change in PHQ-8 scores, as measured by a total score of 4 items from 0-12: 0-2 (normal); 3-5 (mild depression); 6-8 (moderate depression); 9-12 (severe depression).

Feasibility of virtual mindfulness and weight management program12 weeks

Assessed by the extent to which participants adhere to the intervention. Will be quantified based on number of sessions attended out of a possible 12.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body weightBaseline; 12 weeks

Assessed by change in body weight

Body composition parameterBaseline; 12 weeks

Will be assessed in a fasted state or 3 hour post meal by subjects standing on a scale without socks or shoes.

Daily activity levels - heart rateBaseline; 12 weeks

Will be assessed by heart rate monitoring as recorded by a wrist-worn accelerometer (Fitbit Inspire)

Daily activity levels - activityBaseline; 12 weeks

Will be assessed from data recorded by a wrist-worn accelerometer monitoring fitness activity.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare

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La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

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