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The PAI Trial for Breast and Colon Cancer Survivors

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Colon Cancer
Interventions
Combination Product: PAI Tool and Exercise Coaching
Registration Number
NCT05156463
Lead Sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine if a Physical Activity Index (PAI) tool that collects measures on physical activity, strength training and sedentary behavior can be used in a clinical setting to monitor patient behavior and provide specific recommendations on how to achieve and maintain behavior goals. The tool will be used after treatment is completed in breast and colon cancer survivors and will test if physician counseling combined with patient self-monitoring improves physical activity and reduces sedentary behavior over time.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Women ages 60 years or older diagnosed with breast cancer and women or men ages 60 years or older diagnosed with colon cancer within the last 5 years
  • ≥ 3 months post-completion of last prescribed treatment (i.e., Chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery)
  • Stages I-III (no stage 0 or metastatic cases will be included)
  • Able to understand spoken and written instructions in English
  • Participate in 60 minutes or more of MVPA (moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity)/week for previous 6 months
  • Have internet access or access to data sharing plan
  • Willing to come to four Penn State Health visits over the course of a year, completing requested questionnaires
  • Willing to use Garmin Vivofit device, participate in exercise coaching sessions and complete exercise logs between visits
Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior respiratory, joint or cardiovascular problems precluding PA
  • Metastatic disease
  • Planned elective surgery during intervention/follow-up
  • Exhibit gross cognitive impairment

We will not include any of the following vulnerable populations: adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults, pregnant women, neonates, or prisoners.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
TreatmentPAI Tool and Exercise CoachingParticipants will receive same materials as standard of care group. In addition participants will use PAI Activity tool, Garmin activity tracker and exercise logs, and also receive periodic exercise coaching.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Use of Actigraph to measure changes in activity and sedentary behavior7 days prior to each clinical visit (Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months)

Activity patterns and sedentary behavior based on 7 days of wear before clinical visit

Introduce PAI tool to increase PA and reduce sedentary behavior7 days prior to each visit clinical visit (Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months)

PAI Tool: frequency and time spent in strenuous moderate and mild PA over 7 days and self reported television time or sedentary screen time per week

Change in activity as measured by Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) Questionnaire for Older AdultsBaseline, 3 months, 6 months,12 months

This self-report questionnaire assesses weekly frequency and duration of a variety of lifestyle physical activities that are meaningful and appropriate for older adults. Scores are recorded based on number of repetitions the activity was completed and the hours spent doing the activity from less than 1 hour to 9 or more hours.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale This scale assesses an individual's beliefs in their ability to continue exercising on a 3 time/week basis at moderate intensities for 40+ min. per session in the future.Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

For 8 items, participants indicate their confidence to execute the behavior on a 100-pt percentage scale comprised of 10-pt increments, ranging from 0% (not at all confident) to 100% (highly confident).

Modified Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) plus National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Geriatric Assessment Study Patient QuestionnaireBaseline, 3 months, 6 months,12 months

Aggregated assessment of self-reported information about demographic data, daily activities, nutritional status, medication use and health behaviors.

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