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Behavioral Intervention

Group Exercise Program for Prostate Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

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Recruiting
Led By Meghan B Skiba, PhD, MS, MPH, RDN
Research Sponsored by University of Arizona
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Must have
Ability to ambulate (with or without assistive devices)
Histologically confirmed prostate cancer diagnosis (self-report)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up hr-qol will be measured over a 6 month period. it will be measured at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.
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Summary

This trial explores how an adapted group exercise program can improve physical/mental health of prostate cancer survivors & their informal caregivers. Participants will take part in supervised classes via videoconferencing for 3-months, with 3-months follow-up.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Hispanic individuals who have completed primary treatment for prostate cancer at least 6 weeks ago and their caregivers, who can be anyone providing unpaid support. Participants must be over 18, understand English or Spanish, able to exercise and willing to attend online classes and complete surveys.
What is being tested?
The study tests the 'Exercising Together' program—a partnered resistance training routine conducted via videoconferencing software. It aims to improve physical and mental health of prostate cancer survivors and their caregivers over a period of 3 months with a follow-up after another 3 months.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves exercise, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, or injury related to physical activity. However, specific side effects will depend on individual health conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can walk by myself or with help from devices.
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I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~hr-qol will be measured over a 6 month period. it will be measured at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and hr-qol will be measured over a 6 month period. it will be measured at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Acceptability measured by adherence to intervention
Appropriateness measured by retention rate
Feasibility measured by enrollment rate
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Secondary study objectives
Health-Related Quality of Life (HR-QOL) for the caregiver
Health-Related Quality of Life (HR-QOL) for the survivor
Objective Physical Function
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Exercising TogetherExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Dyads perform partnered exercise over 1 hour, 3 days per week in a supervised, group setting remotely for 3 months.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
525 Previous Clinical Trials
155,208 Total Patients Enrolled
Meghan B Skiba, PhD, MS, MPH, RDNPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Arizona College of Nursing Biobehavioral Health Science Division
1 Previous Clinical Trials
42 Total Patients Enrolled
~0 spots leftby Sep 2024
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