Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial
Exercise Intervention Among Men With Prostate Cancer Initiating Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Summary
This research study is evaluating the impact and feasibility of a 12-week brisk walking and moderate strength training exercise intervention including a virtual component in men who are initiating androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer
Full Description
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a key treatment of prostate cancer. While this therapy improves prostate cancer outcomes, ADT also has a variety of short- and long-term adverse effects, including increased body weight, loss of lean muscle mass, reductions in quality of life, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that among men with prostate cancer, physical activity is associated with improved outcomes, including a reduced risk of mortality, from prostate cancer and other causes. Our hypothesis is that physical activity will improve some of the physical and emotional side effects associated with ADT. Physical activity, such as brisk walking and moderate strength training, offers a lifestyle factor that may improve some of the side effects, and is low-cost and easy to do.
The investigators are conducting this study to evaluate the impact and feasibility of a 12-week moderate-intensity aerobic and strength training exercise intervention, including a virtual component. The intervention includes brisk walking and moderate strength training, and involves home-based exercises, in-person sessions with an oncology-trained exercise physiologist, optional group training sessions, and weekly training goals. Participants will have access to a personalized web-based platform called Postwire, which will include videos of training sessions, and will allow participants to easily communicate with the study staff and with other study participants.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Written informed consent prior to any study-related procedures
History of histologically confirmed prostate cancer
Initiating or within 30 days of initiating ADT
ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
At least 18 years old and no older than 80 years
Physically able to exercise and have physician consent from their treating physician to start a physical activity program
English speaking and able to read English
Have access to and are able to use the internet at a minimum of once per week
Sufficient proficiency and confidence to use the internet and follow video-based instructions, as determined by the eligibility questionnaire to be completed by the participant
Willingness to be randomized
Exclusion Criteria:
Self-reported inability to walk 2 blocks (at any pace)
Currently physically active (> 90 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity per week) as determined by Leisure Score Index of Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire [LSI])
Previously on ADT
Radiologic evidence of distant disease
Cardiovascular, respiratory or musculoskeletal disease or joint problems that preclude moderate physical activity. Examples would include unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction, oxygen-dependent pulmonary disease, and osteoarthritis requiring imminent joint replacement. Moderate arthritis that does not preclude physical activity is not a reason for ineligibility.
Psychiatric disorders or conditions that would preclude participation in the study intervention (e.g., untreated major depression or psychosis, substance abuse, severe personality disorder)
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There is 1 Location for this study
Boston Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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