Exercise to Enhance Cardiovascular Health Among Black Prostate Cancer Patients With Androgen Deprivation Therapy: POWER Trial
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Summary
The purpose of this research is to determine whether a 16-week culturally tailored, technology-based, aerobic and resistance exercise intervention improves cardiovascular risk factors in Black men diagnosed with prostate cancer and are undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), and whether it will also improve physical fitness and function, body composition, and outcomes such as quality of life, cancer symptoms, and self-esteem. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1) Aerobic and resistance exercise, or 2) Usual care.
Description
The research study procedures include: screening for eligibility, study intervention, and evaluation of blood markers (blood draw), body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and surveys at study entry and follow-up visit. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1) Aerobic and resistance exercise, or 2) Usual care. * Aerobic and resistance exercise - virtually supervised 16-week aerobic and resistance exercise performed at home via Zoom.The exercise group will be asked to perform exercise at home with virtual supervision, including aero…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must meet all criteria to be eligible, including travel to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) to collect research data to address the study question. * Over 18 years old; children under the age of 18 will be excluded due to the rarity of the disease * Histologically diagnosed of localized or metastatic prostate cancer * Have been receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) (i.e., luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone \[LHRH\] agonist/antagonist and/or androgen receptor \[AR\] agonist/antagonist) for at least one month with a plan to continue ADT for at least 4…
Interventions
- OtherAerobic and resistance exercise
Perform exercise at home with virtual supervision, including aerobic exercise (e.g.,cycling), which can improve cardiovascular (heart) and lung function, and resistance exercise (e.g., dumbbell lifting and using resistance band. The exercises will be performed three times per week for 16 weeks, and virtually supervised by a professional exercise trainer
- OtherUsual Care
Maintenance of baseline exercise levels for 16 weeks with an offer to perform the same exercise (aerobic and resistance exercise) program after 16 weeks.
Location
- Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, Massachusetts