Exercise and Nutrition for Older Cancer Survivors and Their Support Person: The Vitality Study
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Summary
This research study will compare the impact of virtually supervised and unsupervised home-based exercise and diet programs on cognitive and physical function among cancer survivors and support persons. This study will involve a 6-month home-based virtually supervised or unsupervised exercise and diet intervention. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are: * Virtually supervised exercise and healthy diet care * Unsupervised exercise and healthy diet care
Description
This is a multi-center, parallel arm, comparative effectiveness trial to compare the impact of supervised and unsupervised home-based exercise and diet programs on cognitive function and physical function among cancer survivors and support persons. Participants and support persons in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: Group A: Virtually Supervised Care or Group B: Unsupervised Care. Randomization means a participant is placed into a study group by chance. The research study procedures include screening for eligibility, in-clinic visits, evaluations of fitness, physica…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria for Survivor Participants: * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign informed consent prior to any study- related procedures. * Older adults (≥65 years of age); cancer survivors who are at higher risk for developing comorbid conditions related to physical and cognitive function due to age declines. * Completed chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy in the previous 36 months; said treatment exposure negatively impacts cognitive and physical function. * Diagnosed with breast, lung, prostate, or colorectal cancer which are obesity-related cancers with higher risk for d…
Interventions
- BehavioralSupervised Exercise and Diet Program
A home-based, virtually supervised, moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and resistance exercise intervention with a certified cancer exercise trainer. The exercise sessions will include aerobic exercise on a stationary bicycle and total-body resistance training using resistance bands. Stationary bicycle, resistance bands, activity tracking watch, and Wi-Fi enabled tablet (if needed) will be provided to participants. Dyads will receive remotely delivered nutrition coaching sessions (via telephone or video conferencing) with a health coach each week. Mediterranean eating pattern goals will be tracked using the journal feature of the My Wellness Research platform website.
- BehavioralUnsupervised Exercise and Diet Program
A home-based, unsupervised moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and resistance exercise intervention. The exercise sessions will include aerobic exercise on a stationary bicycle and total-body resistance training using resistance bands. Stationary bicycle, resistance bands, activity tracking watch will be provided to participants. Dyads will receive Mediterranean eating pattern goals, with an introductory session conducted by research staff. Diet intake will be tracked using the journal feature My Wellness Research platform website.
Locations (2)
- University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, Florida
- Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, Massachusetts