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NCT Number: NCT03982095

Survey on Lifestyle, Perceived Barriers and Development of Change in Patients With Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer (PCa) is among the most widespread in the male population and represents 20% of all cancers diagnosed from the age of fifty, in Italy. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a common strategy of treatment that is used for increase survival. However, ADT is associated with significant side effects, such as fatigue, loss of muscle mass and strength, cognitive decline and reduced quality of life, with an increased the risk for falls and fractures, cardiometabolic syndrome and cardiovascular events.

The numerous side effects from ADT could potentially be countered by the regular Physical Exercise (PE), with favorable effects on body composition, physical performance, bone health and cognitive function.

However, to maintain the results obtained, PE must be undertaken regularly, becoming a healthy habit of life. The patient motivation is therefore a fundamental element for guaranteeing adherence to the intervention and its integration into people's lifestyle.

The study aim is to analyzed patients with PCa at the time of diagnosis regarding their lifestyle, includes regular PE, and motivation to make changes about their habits. In addition, the investigators will describe the perceived barriers by patients about this change.

The data collected will allow the development of an experimental intervention of PE, associated with therapeutic education, and assess its impact on the health of patient undergoing ADT, considering the realistic possibilities of application in the daily life of these patients, testing its feasibility and safety, the compliance and the satisfaction of the patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Prostatic Neoplasm Behavior Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Male Genital Neoplasms, Male Health Behavior Lifestyle, Sedentary Male Urogenital Diseases Motor Activity Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Physical Activity Prostatic Diseases Prostatic Neoplasms Sedentary Behavior Urogenital Diseases Urogenital Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Azienda USL - IRCCS

Reggio Emilia, Italy, 42122

About this study

Participants will be invited to an interview guided by open-ended questions, focused on collecting information related to the usual lifestyle, the motivation to undertake healthy changes and the perceived barriers to adopting an healthy lifestyle. In particular, the interview is focused on collecting the following information:

  • the level of PE: type, frequency and intensity;
  • the presence of health risk factors such as smoking, eating and drinking habits;
  • the presence of cognitive disorders, investigated through the Mini Mental State Examination and through some questions aimed at catching the subjective perception of one's cognitive state;
  • the stage of motivation to the adoption of healthy lifestyle that includes regular PE;
  • the perceived barriers to one's ability to change one's lifestyle by adopting a regular habit of PE.

During the interview, all patients will receive information about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle for the prevention of various diseases and even more to counteract the negative effects of PCa care. By adopting the Transtheoretical Model of Change (by Prochaska and DiClemente), will be identified the stage of motivation to change the risk factor identified through the interview. Consequently, these patients will receive a personalized message, with the aim of promoting change to healthy behavior. All patients will be informed about the existence and purpose of the Life Style Service in collaboration with LILT (Italian League for the Fight against Cancer) of the Health Information Service, active at CORE, at the Santa Maria Nuova Hospital in Reggio Emilia. In particular, patients in the "contemplation stage" will be informed about the possibility of contacting the clinic spontaneously at any time.The researcher will send the request to the public health clinic.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • newly diagnosed with histologically documented prostate cancer;
  • at least 18 years old;
  • willing and able to give written informed consent;
  • able to read and understand Italian Language;

Exclusion criteria

  • patients undergoing major surgery in the three months prior to diagnosis of prostate cancer, which caused a change in lifestyle during the three months prior to PCa diagnosis

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Identification the risk factor for health of the newly diagnosed patients with PCa

    Time frame: Baseline

    The presence of factors that influence healthy lifestyle will be identified throught a questionnaire with data and personal information, and clinical data: the stage of the tumor, ongoing/planned therapies, presence of comorbidity (Charlson index). The daily habits of patients, such as smooking, eating and drinking habits will be investigated with open question, with specific section about the level of PE performed (type, intensity and frequency).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Investigation of the presence of cognitive disfunction

    Time frame: Baseline

    Date will be collected with the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and through a questionnaire on the subjective perception of the prior cognitive state.

  2. Investigation the motivation to change and perceived barriers

    Time frame: Baseline

    The influence of risk factor for health status, the motivation to change and the perceived barriers will be identified with a specific guided interview by the Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS

Other Gov

Collaborators

  • University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Registry information

Acronym: PCa_LS

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jun 11, 2019
Registry last updated
Jun 20, 2025

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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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