BfedBwell: Multiphase Optimization Strategy Pilot Trial of a Nutrition Intervention for Cancer Survivors With Overweight and Obesity
University of Colorado, Denver
Summary
Using the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) framework, an engineering-based approach to efficiently and systematically develop, optimize, and evaluate behavioral interventions, this study will test three components: (1) 1:1 counseling with a registered dietitian, (2) behavioral skills development, and (3) group support for delivery alongside a core nutrition curriculum within a clinical exercise oncology program.
Description
Individuals with experience in delivery of lifestyle (e.g., diet, physical activity) interventions will be recruited to deliver and evaluate the integrated BfedBwell intervention. Cancer survivors with overweight/obesity who have completed active treatment will be recruited from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus for participation in a 6-month cluster-randomized 2\^3-factorial pilot optimization trial of the BfedBwell intervention. Feasibility and acceptability will be evaluated. Exploration of intervention effect on adherence to cancer survivorship guidelines, body compositio…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: For program delivery staff: 1. Men and women 2. Age ≥ 18 years 3. Speak English 4. Self-reported previous experience in the delivery of nutrition, exercise, or behavioral weight management programs For intervention participants: 1. Men and women 2. Age 18-75 years 3. BMI 25-45 kg/m2 4. History of cancer within the past 10 years with a diagnosis of an adulthood cancer of any type 5. In maintenance or surveillance status, defined as completion of active cancer therapy (e.g., surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy) with curative intent at least 3 months and no mor…
Interventions
- BehavioralBfedBwell - Core Curriculum
12-week core nutrition education curriculum + 12-week tapered maintenance curriculum
- BehavioralBfedBwell - 1:1 Counseling
Individual 1:1 counseling sessions with a registered dietitian
- BehavioralBfedBwell - Behavioral Skills
Group-based behavioral skills development sessions
- BehavioralBfedBwell - Group Support
Structured group support sessions
- BehavioralProgram delivery
Delivery and evaluation of one or more intervention components
Location
- University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, Colorado