University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States
NCT Number: NCT05582889
The Move for Your Health (MY Health) Pilot Study is a 12-week study for older cancer survivors to promote light physical activity. The home-based study (no travel required) will test whether a Fitbit activity tracker and health coaching can help cancer survivors be more active throughout the day.
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All sexes
Interventional
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States
The objective is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a home-based lifestyle activity intervention to promote light-intensity activity using a whole-of-day approach. Sixty-four older cancer survivors will be randomized to either a 12-week theory-based intervention or a waitlist control. The intervention uses a Fitbit activity tracker that pairs with a smartphone app to promote awareness and enable self-monitoring of both activity and inactivity. Motivational counseling will be used to individually tailor strategies to achieve goals. Data will be collected at baseline, post-intervention (week 13), and 3-months post-intervention (week 26).
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Participants receive a Fitbit activity tracker and the free Fitbit smartphone app. A trained health coach provides technical support to set up and use the Fitbit and app. The health coach also provides motivational counseling to help participants to gradually increase the number of steps per day during the 12-weeks.
Time frame: up to 1-year
The number of months to accrue the study sample. Accrual is part of assessing feasibility.
Time frame: 24-weeks
The proportion of participants who complete the study out of the number randomized to one of two study arms. Retention is part of assessing feasibility.
Time frame: 24-weeks
The proportion of participants who complete all five health coaching calls and wear the Fitbit activity tracker at least 67 days (67 days = 80% x 12 weeks). Adherence is part of assessing feasibility.
Time frame: 12-weeks
The number of adverse events attributable to or possibly attributable to the intervention will be tracked; defined as any condition that is life-threatening and results in overnight hospitalization or a physical or cardiac event serious enough to require medical attention. The number of adverse events is part of assessing feasibility.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Self-reported physical function will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v2.0 - Physical Function - Short Form 8b. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of better physical functioning.
Time frame: 24-weeks
The number of adverse events attributable to or possibly attributable to the intervention will be tracked; defined as any condition that is life-threatening and results in overnight hospitalization or a physical or cardiac event serious enough to require medical attention. The number of adverse events is part of assessing feasibility.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Physical performance will be objectively measured using the 30-second chair stand test, measured by the number of times a person comes to a full standing position from a chair in 30 seconds. Scores range from zero (cannot perform the test) to 30 or higher, with a higher number of chair stands representing stronger leg strength.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Physical performance will be objectively measured using the 4-stage balance test. The 4-stage balance test includes standing in each of four positions for up to 10 seconds: 1) feet side-by-side; 2) semi-tandem stand [one foot slightly behind but touching the other foot]; 3) tandem stand [one foot in front of the other; heel touching toe]; and 4) stand on one foot. Scores range from zero (participant refused, failed, or excluded from side-by-side test) to 5 (all four positions held for maximum time). Higher scores represent better balance.
Time frame: 12-weeks
The activPAL accelerometer/inclinometer will be used to measure steps per day. Participants will be asked to wear the monitor for 7-days. Average daily steps will be calculated as the total steps divided by the number of days the monitor was worn.
Time frame: 12-weeks
The activPAL accelerometer/inclinometer will measure the daily minutes spent in light-intensity stepping. The average daily minutes of light-intensity stepping will be the total minutes divided by the number of days the activPAL monitor was worn. Light-intensity stepping is defined as stepping at a cadence between 75 and 99 steps per minute.
Time frame: 12-weeks
The activPAL accelerometer/inclinometer will measure the daily minutes spent in moderate-intensity stepping. The average daily minutes of moderate-intensity stepping will be the total minutes divided by the number of days the activPAL monitor was worn. Moderate-intensity stepping is defined as stepping at a cadence of at least 100 steps per minute.
Time frame: 12-weeks
The activPAL accelerometer/inclinometer will measure minutes spent in sedentary activities (not including sleep). The average daily minutes of sedentary time will be the total minutes divided by the number of days the activPAL monitor was worn.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Self-reported fatigue will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Fatigue - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of worse fatigue.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Self-reported pain will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Pain Interference - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of worse pain.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Self-reported sleep disturbance will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Sleep Disturbance - Short Form 8b. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater sleep disturbance.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Self-reported sleep impairment will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Sleep-Related Impairment - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater sleep impairment.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Self-reported ability to participate in social roles and activities will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v2.0 - Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater social participation.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Self-reported anxiety will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Emotional Distress - Anxiety - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater anxiety.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Self-reported depression will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Emotional Distress - Depression - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater depression.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Risk for falls will be assessed by the Falls Efficacy Scale International. Scores range from 16 to 64, with higher scores representing greater concern about falling.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Risk for falls will be assessed by the Falls Efficacy Scale International. Scores range from 16 to 64, with higher scores representing greater concern about falling.
Time frame: 12-weeks
4 items using a 5-point scale to measure support from family and friends while making changes to physical activity. Response items include never, once, sometimes, almost every day, and every day. Total scores range from 0 to 16; higher scores are indicative of greater social support for physical activity.
Time frame: 24-weeks
4 items using a 5-point scale to measure support from family and friends while making changes to physical activity. Response items include never, once, sometimes, almost every day, and every day. Higher scores are indicative of greater social support for physical activity.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Multidimensional Outcome Expectations for Exercise Scale includes 15 items to assess physical, social, and self-evaluative beliefs about the consequences of being physically active. Response items include strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, and strongly agree. Scores range from 15 to 75, with higher scores indicative of higher levels of outcome expectations for exercise.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Multidimensional Outcome Expectations for Exercise Scale includes 15 items to assess physical, social, and self-evaluative beliefs about the consequences of being physically active. Response items include strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, and strongly agree. Scores range from 15 to 75, with higher scores indicative of higher levels of outcome expectations for exercise.
Time frame: 12-weeks
Behavioral Regulations in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-2) is a 19-item survey to assess autonomous motivation for exercise on a continuum from amotivation to intrinsic motivation. Mean scores range from 0 (not true for me) to 4 (very true for me) regarding motivation for exercise. Change in BREQ2 Relative Autonomy Index (RAI) is a single score derived from subscales. Subscales are weighted; RAI provides the degree to which a participant feels self-determined. Higher, positive scores indicate greater relative autonomy; whereas lower negative scores indicate more controlled regulation.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Behavioral Regulations in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-2) is a 19-item survey to assess autonomous motivation for exercise on a continuum from amotivation to intrinsic motivation. Mean scores range from 0 (not true for me) to 4 (very true for me) regarding motivation for exercise. Behavioral Regulations in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-2) is a 19-item survey to assess autonomous motivation for exercise on a continuum from amotivation to intrinsic motivation. Mean scores range from 0 (not true for me) to 4 (very true for me) regarding motivation for exercise. Change in BREQ2 Relative Autonomy Index (RAI) is a single score derived from subscales. Subscales are weighted; RAI provides the degree to which a participant feels self-determined. Higher, positive scores indicate greater relative autonomy; whereas lower negative scores indicate more controlled regulation.
Time frame: post-intervention (end of 12-week intervention)
Perceived Autonomy Support - Sport Climate Questionnaire (short form) includes 15 items to assess autonomy support of the health coach to characterize the quality of the social environment for influencing motivation to exercise. Mean individual scores range from 1 to 7, with higher scores indicating greater autonomy support from the health coach. Total score ranges from 7 (low autonomy) to 105 (high autonomy). Measured after the intervention for both groups; note: this survey was not administered prior to the intervention.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Self-reported physical function will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v2.0 - Physical Function - Short Form 8b. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of better physical functioning.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Physical performance will be objectively measured using the 30-second chair stand test, measured by the number of times a person comes to a full standing position from a chair in 30 seconds. Scores range from zero (cannot perform the test) to 30 or higher, with a higher number of chair stands representing stronger leg strength.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Physical performance will be objectively measured using the 4-stage balance test. The 4-stage balance test includes standing in each of four positions for up to 10 seconds: 1) feet side-by-side; 2) semi-tandem stand [one foot slightly behind but touching the other foot]; 3) tandem stand [one foot in front of the other; heel touching toe]; and 4) stand on one foot. Scores range from zero (participant refused, failed, or excluded from side-by-side test) to 5 (all four positions held for maximum time). Higher scores represent better balance.
Time frame: 24-weeks
The activPAL accelerometer/inclinometer will be used to measure steps per day. Participants will be asked to wear the monitor for 7-days. Average daily steps will be calculated as the total steps divided by the number of days the monitor was worn.
Time frame: 24-weeks
The activPAL accelerometer/inclinometer will measure the daily minutes spent in light-intensity stepping. The average daily minutes of light-intensity stepping will be the total minutes divided by the number of days the activPAL monitor was worn. Light-intensity stepping is defined as stepping at a cadence between 75 and 99 steps per minute.
Time frame: 24-weeks
The activPAL accelerometer/inclinometer will measure the daily minutes spent in moderate-intensity stepping. The average daily minutes of moderate-intensity stepping will be the total minutes divided by the number of days the activPAL monitor was worn. Moderate-intensity stepping is defined as stepping at a cadence of at least 100 steps per minute.
Time frame: 24-weeks
The activPAL accelerometer/inclinometer will measure minutes spent in sedentary activities (not including sleep). The average daily minutes of sedentary time will be the total minutes divided by the number of days the activPAL monitor was worn.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Self-reported fatigue will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Fatigue - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of worse fatigue.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Self-reported pain will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Pain Interference - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of worse pain.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Self-reported sleep disturbance will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Sleep Disturbance - Short Form 8b. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater sleep disturbance.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Self-reported sleep impairment will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Sleep-Related Impairment - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater sleep impairment.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Self-reported ability to participate in social roles and activities will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v2.0 - Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater social participation.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Self-reported anxiety will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Emotional Distress - Anxiety - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater anxiety.
Time frame: 24-weeks
Self-reported depression will be assessed using the PROMIS® Item Bank v1.0 - Emotional Distress - Depression - Short Form 8a. Raw scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicative of greater depression.
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Improving Physical Functioning in Older Cancer Survivors Through Light-Intensity Physical Activity
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