Cancer Survivors and Their Romantic Partners' Preferences for a Couples-based Physical Activity

The goal of this research is to explore cancer survivors' and their romantic partners' interest in a couples-based physical activity intervention and whether cancer-specific exercise education influences exercise beliefs and intentions.

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Key information

Conditions

Cancer Diagnosis Couples

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Colorado Hospital

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

About this study

This study will assess multiple predictors of couples-based physical activity interest among both survivors and partners including gender, age, current exercise, relationship satisfaction and partner support for exercise. Additionally, this study will include an experimental manipulation in which half of the sample will be randomized to receive cancer-specific exercise education.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

In order to be eligible, individuals must answer "Yes" to all of the following statements:

I am a cancer survivor OR I am the romantic partner of a cancer survivor
I am not currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or surgery nor do I have plans to undergo chemotherapy, radiation or a cancer-related surgery in the next 6 months
I am in a committed, romantic relationship
I have access to a computer or tablet with internet
I have an email address that I am willing to share with the study team
I am at least 18 years of age and less than 90 years of age

Treatment and study plan

Cancer-Specific Exercise education

Behavioral

An audio-recorded PowerPoint presentation created by the study team on the benefits of exercise for survivors, caregivers and romantic couples.

Primary outcomes

Questionnaire to determine predictors

Time frame: 45 minutes

All participants will be asked to indicate their exercise knowledge, self-efficacy, beliefs and intentions. Participation in this study will last approximately 45 minutes, and all data will be collected using an on-line Redcap survey. Predictors to be examined are gender, age, current exercise, relationship satisfaction and partner support for exercise.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Cancer Survivors and Their Romantic Partners' Preferences for a Couples-based Physical Activity Intervention: A Needs Assessment Study

Important dates

Study start: 2018
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Jul 15, 2020
Registry last updated: May 10, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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