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AYActive Study! A Physical Health Activity Intervention

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cancer
Interventions
Behavioral: mHealth Activity Intervention
Registration Number
NCT04601948
Lead Sponsor
Lucas Carr
Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a 6-week mobile health (mHealth) physical activity intervention among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors being treated at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this pilot study is to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a 6-week mobile health (mHealth) physical activity intervention among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors being treated at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Eligible participants will receive a Fitbit activity monitor and access to the mHealth physical activity intervention for 6 weeks. The intervention will include regular motivational messages to encourage activity, a social media thread to provide social support, and a series of fun virtual walking races. AYA cancer survivors between 13-39 years are invited to participate and the impact of this intervention will be tested over 6 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
14
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male and female cancer survivors
  • Diagnosed between 13 and 39 years old
  • Currently 3-24 months post-treatment (or in maintenance therapy)
  • Receiving survivorship care at HCCC/UIHC
  • In remission
  • Physically able to walk without limitations
  • Own a smartphone with a data plan that is also capable of receiving and sending texts
  • Able to understand English and provide informed assent/consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Physically unable to walk without limitations
  • Actively receiving cancer treatment
  • Does not own a smartphone with a data plan
  • Visual or cognitive impairments causing inability to read, complete or sign the consent form and survey
  • Participants with diagnosis of thyroid cancer (due to differences in physical, psychological, emotional, and social effects)
  • Presence of a psychiatric disorder that is not managed/unstable or suicidal ideation/actuation in preceding 12 months
  • Currently meeting physical activity requirements per American Cancer Society guidelines (150 or more minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
InterventionmHealth Activity InterventionParticipants will receive a Fitbit activity monitor and access to the mHealth physical activity intervention for 6 weeks. The intervention will include regular motivational messages to encourage activity, a social media thread to provide social support, and a series of fun virtual walking races.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of steps taken per dayDail steps will be measured each day of the intervention for 7 weeks

Number of steps taken per day on each day of the intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PROMISE Pain ScaleChange in pain over 7 weeks

8 item scale, lower score is better

PROMIS Fatigue ScaleChange in fatigue over 7 weeks

8 item scale, lower score is better

PROMIS Anxiety ScaleChange in anxiety over 7 weeks

8 item scale, lower score is better

Social Support for exerciseChange in social support for exercise over 7 weeks

13 item scale, higher score is better

PROMIS Physical Function ScaleChange in physical function over 7 weeks

8 item scale, lower score is better

PROMIS Depression ScaleChange in depression over 7 weeks

8 item scale, lower score is better

Exercise Self-Regulatory EfficacyChange in exercise self regulatory efficacy over 7 weeks

20 item scale, higher score is better

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Iowa

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Iowa City, Iowa, United States

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