Exercising Together: An Intervention for Prostate Cancer Survivors and Spouses

The purpose of this study is to explore the benefits of "Exercising Together"-a partnered strength training program for married couples coping with prostate cancer- on the physical and emotional health of prostate cancer survivors and their spouse and on marital quality.

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Key information

Conditions

Prostate Cancer Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Male Genital Neoplasms, Male Male Urogenital Diseases Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Prostatic Diseases Prostatic Neoplasms Urogenital Diseases Urogenital Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

For PCS:

Received treatment for histologically confirmed prostate cancer
Not currently undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy for prostate cancer
Currently residing with an identifiable spouse willing to participate
60 years and older at enrollment

Inclusion criteria

for Spouses:

Currently residing with prostate cancer survivor

Exclusion criteria

for prostate cancer survivor and Spouses:

Current participation in moderate/vigorous intensity resistance training 2 or more hours per week
Cognitive difficulties that preclude answering the survey questions, participating in performance tests, or giving informed consent
Medical condition, movement or neurological disorder, or medication that contraindicates participation in resistance exercise
Unwillingness to be randomized

Treatment and study plan

Randomized Exercise Intervention

Behavioral

The Exercising Together training group will participate in 6 months of supervised, progressive partnered resistance exercise.

Couples will participate in 2 exercise sessions a week for 6 months.

Primary outcomes

Physical function

Time frame: baseline, 3, 6 months

Secondary outcomes

Marital quality

Time frame: 0,3,6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oregon Health and Science University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Aug 6, 2009
Registry last updated: Apr 11, 2014

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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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