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A Culturally-Tailored Mobile Health and Social Media Physical Activity Intervention for Improving Physical Activity in Hispanic or Latino/Latina Adolescent and Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors, Walking Juntos Study

Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
Interventions
Other: Goal Setting
Other: Interview
Other: Media Intervention
Other: Medical Device Usage and Evaluation
Other: Questionnaire Administration
Other: Reward
Other: Text Message-Based Navigation Intervention
Registration Number
NCT06410209
Lead Sponsor
Children's Oncology Group
Brief Summary

This clinical trial tests the impact of a culturally-tailored home-based physical activity program on physical fitness in Hispanic or Latino/Latina adolescent and young adult (AYA) childhood cancer survivors. After treatment for cancer, some AYA survivors experience long-term effects from the cancer and its treatment including weight gain, fatigue and decreased physical fitness. Hispanic or Latino/Latina survivors may have a higher risk of these effects compared to non-Hispanics. Regular physical activity helps maintain healthy weight, energy levels and overall health. Participating in a culturally-tailored home-based physical activity program may help increase physical activity in Hispanic or Latino/Latina AYA childhood cancer survivors.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Use an iterative approach to develop a culturally-tailored multilevel remote-based physical activity (PA) intervention among a total of 20 Latinx adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer (AYA survivors), 8-12 whose preferred language is English and 8-12 whose preferred language is Spanish, using the StepByStep intervention as a starting point. (Stage 1) II. Conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the potential efficacy of the culturally-tailored remote-based PA intervention (versus \[vs.\] Fitbit only) with respect to the primary outcome of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) measured with a research grade accelerometer over 12 weeks among a separate group of 170 Latinx AYA survivors whose preferred language is Spanish or English (n=85 per randomization arm) and who do not meet PA guidelines at baseline. The control group will receive a Fitbit only. (Stage 2)

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Among the patients enrolled to the RCT component of the study, evaluate the potential efficacy of randomization to the intervention relative to control arm with respect to decreasing sedentary time as assessed by a research accelerometer.

II. Evaluate potential efficacy of randomization to the active intervention arm with respect to improvement in reported health-related quality of life.

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate potential efficacy of randomization to the active intervention arm with respect to physiological measurements predictive of cardiometabolic health.

II. Determine the acceptability of and guidance on improving the intervention phases in preparation for a fully powered, long term RCT by conducting two rounds of post-trial qualitative interviews among selected consenting participants, n=30 for the intensive intervention phase and n=30 for the maintenance intervention phase. Preferences and barriers for an additional diet and nutrition component will also be explored.

OUTLINE:

STAGE 1: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily, set physical activity goals, receive text messages, and view private social media peer support group content over 7-10 days once every 3 months. Patients also wear a research grade activity measuring device over 1-3 days and participate in a one-on-one interview once every 3 months for 9 months.

STAGE 2: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.

GROUP I (INTERVENTION):

INTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks.

MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.

GROUP II (CONTROL): Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily for 12 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
190
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient must be ≥ 15 years and < 21 years at the time of enrollment
  • First diagnosis of malignant neoplasm (International Classification of Diseases for Oncology [ICD-O] behavior code of "3") in first and continuous remission at the time of enrollment
  • Curative cancer treatment must have included chemotherapy (including cellular therapy) and/or radiation (including radioactive iodine). Note: Children's Oncology Group (COG) therapeutic trial participation is not required
  • Completed all chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy in the last 3-36 months. This includes completion of all oral (e.g., tyrosine kinase inhibitors) and/or maintenance chemotherapy
  • Self-report of < 420 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week as assessed and documented via the study-specific Physical Activity Worksheet. Note: See the case report forms packet on the COG study web page for the study specific Physical Activity Worksheet
  • Ambulatory and no known medical contraindications to increasing physical activity
  • No known significant physical or cognitive impairment that would prevent use of the electronic devices used for the protocol intervention (e.g., Fitbit, smartphone, tablet, or computer)
  • Able to read and write Spanish or English
  • Self-identify as Hispanic, Latino/Latina/Latinx
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with previous allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) are excluded. Note: Patients with previous autologous HSCT, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy, and other cellular cancer therapies can participate as long as all other eligibility criteria are satisfied
  • Post-menarchal female patients who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year are excluded. Note: Pregnancy status can be established by clinical history with patient. Post-menarchal female patients are eligible as long as they agree to use an effective contraceptive method (including abstinence) during study participation
  • Participants who were enrolled in ALTE2031 (Step by Step) cannot enroll in ALTE2321. Participants who were enrolled in ALTE2321 Stage 1 (cultural tailoring) cannot enroll to participate in Stage 2 (RCT)
  • All patients and/or their parents or legal guardians must sign a written informed consent. Note: Informed consent may be obtained electronically/online if allowed by local site policy and institutional review board (IRB)/Research Ethics Board (REB) of record
  • All institutional, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Cancer Institute (NCI) requirements for human studies must be met

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Stage 1 (Fitbit, interview)InterviewPatients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily, set physical activity goals, receive text messages, and view private social media peer support group content over 7-10 days once every 3 months. Patients also wear a research grade activity measuring device over 1-3 days and participate in a one-on-one interview once every 3 months for 9 months.
Stage 1 (Fitbit, interview)Media InterventionPatients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily, set physical activity goals, receive text messages, and view private social media peer support group content over 7-10 days once every 3 months. Patients also wear a research grade activity measuring device over 1-3 days and participate in a one-on-one interview once every 3 months for 9 months.
Stage 1 (Fitbit, interview)Goal SettingPatients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily, set physical activity goals, receive text messages, and view private social media peer support group content over 7-10 days once every 3 months. Patients also wear a research grade activity measuring device over 1-3 days and participate in a one-on-one interview once every 3 months for 9 months.
Stage 1 (Fitbit, interview)Questionnaire AdministrationPatients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily, set physical activity goals, receive text messages, and view private social media peer support group content over 7-10 days once every 3 months. Patients also wear a research grade activity measuring device over 1-3 days and participate in a one-on-one interview once every 3 months for 9 months.
Stage 2, Group I (Fitbit, goal setting, peer support)Goal SettingINTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks. MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.
Stage 2, Group I (Fitbit, goal setting, peer support)Media InterventionINTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks. MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.
Stage 2, Group I (Fitbit, goal setting, peer support)InterviewINTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks. MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.
Stage 2, Group I (Fitbit, goal setting, peer support)Text Message-Based Navigation InterventionINTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks. MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.
Stage 2, Group II (Fitbit)InterviewPatients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily for 12 weeks.
Stage 1 (Fitbit, interview)Text Message-Based Navigation InterventionPatients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily, set physical activity goals, receive text messages, and view private social media peer support group content over 7-10 days once every 3 months. Patients also wear a research grade activity measuring device over 1-3 days and participate in a one-on-one interview once every 3 months for 9 months.
Stage 2, Group I (Fitbit, goal setting, peer support)Medical Device Usage and EvaluationINTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks. MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.
Stage 2, Group II (Fitbit)Medical Device Usage and EvaluationPatients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily for 12 weeks.
Stage 1 (Fitbit, interview)Medical Device Usage and EvaluationPatients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily, set physical activity goals, receive text messages, and view private social media peer support group content over 7-10 days once every 3 months. Patients also wear a research grade activity measuring device over 1-3 days and participate in a one-on-one interview once every 3 months for 9 months.
Stage 2, Group I (Fitbit, goal setting, peer support)Questionnaire AdministrationINTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks. MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.
Stage 2, Group I (Fitbit, goal setting, peer support)RewardINTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks. MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.
Stage 2, Group II (Fitbit)Questionnaire AdministrationPatients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily for 12 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA)Baseline to 11-12 weeks post randomization

MVPA will be measured with a research grade accelerometer. Will report the mean change from baseline to the 11-12-week post randomization timepoint by trial arm alongside corresponding confidence intervals estimated under a linear mixed effects model.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sedentary timeBaseline to 11-12 weeks post randomization

Sedentary time will be measured with a research grade accelerometer. Will report the mean change from baseline to the 11-12-week post randomization timepoint by trial arm alongside corresponding confidence intervals estimated under a linear mixed effects model.

Global functioningBaseline to 11-12 weeks post randomization

Global functioning will be measured using Spanish language versions of the Pediatric Quality of Life inventory (PedsQL) 4.0 Generic Core Scales. Will report the mean change from baseline to the 11-12-week post randomization timepoint by trial arm alongside corresponding confidence intervals estimated under a linear mixed effects model.

Physical functioningBaseline to 11-12 weeks post randomization

Physical functioning will be measured using Spanish language versions of the Pediatric Quality of Life inventory (PedsQL) 4.0 Generic Core Scales. Will report the mean change from baseline to the 11-12-week post randomization timepoint by trial arm alongside corresponding confidence intervals estimated under a linear mixed effects model.

Social functioningBaseline to 11-12 weeks post randomization

Social functioning will be measured using Spanish language versions of the Pediatric Quality of Life inventory (PedsQL) 4.0 Generic Core Scales. Will report the mean change from baseline to the 11-12-week post randomization timepoint by trial arm alongside corresponding confidence intervals estimated under a linear mixed effects model.

FatigueBaseline to 11-12 weeks post randomization

Fatigue will be measured using the18-item PedsQL 4.0 Multidimensional Fatigue Scale in Spanish or English. Will report the mean change from baseline to the 11-12-week post randomization timepoint by trial arm alongside corresponding confidence intervals estimated under a linear mixed effects model.

Trial Locations

Locations (50)

Banner Children's at Desert

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Mesa, Arizona, United States

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

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Downey, California, United States

AdventHealth Orlando

🇺🇸

Orlando, Florida, United States

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

🇺🇸

Orlando, Florida, United States

Nemours Children's Hospital

🇺🇸

Orlando, Florida, United States

Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital

🇺🇸

Portland, Oregon, United States

Penn State Children's Hospital

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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

East Tennessee Childrens Hospital

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Duarte, California, United States

Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach

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Long Beach, California, United States

Valley Children's Hospital

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Madera, California, United States

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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Oakland, California, United States

Kaiser Permanente-Oakland

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Oakland, California, United States

Children's Hospital Colorado

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Yale University

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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children

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Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

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Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Memorial Regional Hospital/Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

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Hollywood, Florida, United States

Nemours Children's Clinic-Jacksonville

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

University of Illinois

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Riley Hospital for Children

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Ascension Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Blank Children's Hospital

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Children's Hospital and Medical Center of Omaha

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Alliance for Childhood Diseases/Cure 4 the Kids Foundation

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Renown Regional Medical Center

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Reno, Nevada, United States

Hackensack University Medical Center

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Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

University of New Mexico Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Campus

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Bronx, New York, United States

Maimonides Medical Center

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Brooklyn, New York, United States

Duke University Medical Center

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

BI-LO Charities Children's Cancer Center

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Greenville, South Carolina, United States

The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

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Austin, Texas, United States

Driscoll Children's Hospital

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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas

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Dallas, Texas, United States

El Paso Children's Hospital

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El Paso, Texas, United States

Baylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Houston, Texas, United States

M D Anderson Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

Children's Hospital of San Antonio

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Methodist Children's Hospital of South Texas

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

🇺🇸

Spokane, Washington, United States

University Pediatric Hospital

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

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