ACTIVATE: A Pilot Randomized Activity Coaching Trial to Increase Vitality and Energy During Post-operative Pelvic Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer
Inova Health Care Services
Summary
Research has shown that for women who are undergoing pelvic radiation therapy, fatigue is a common side effect. Fatigue that occurs during radiation therapy can make it harder to perform daily living activities. While there are studies that recommend exercise as a treatment for fatigue in cancer patients and survivors, there are currently no studies that focus on the role of exercise for women undergoing pelvic radiation therapy. The purpose of this study is to see if incorporating an activity coaching program is helpful in improving treatment-related fatigue for women undergoing pelvic radiation therapy for endometrial cancer.
Description
The exercise coaching program is a program in which Participants will have ten weekly check-ins with a certified exercise coach. During check-ins, Participants and the exercise coach will set weekly goals. Participants will try to incorporate activities that are easy and enjoyable for them. These visits can be scheduled at their convenience and choose whether these check-ins will be in-person, or virtually. All Participants who agree to join this study will be asked to: * Participate in a program with an exercise coach to set weekly goals for activity. The timing of when the program will sta…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age * Pathologic diagnosis of endometrial cancer (any histology, Stage I-IVA) * Has undergone modified radical or radical hysterectomy * Plan to receive adjuvant treatment with pelvic external beam radiation therapy at ISCI * ECOG performance status of 0-1 * Patient has a computer, smart phone, or tablet virtual access to the web-based platform and email * Able to read, understand and provide written informed consent * Deemed appropriate for unmonitored exercise by treating physician based on the following evidence-based criteria (1) * Walk withou…
Interventions
- BehavioralExercise Coaching
An exercise coaching program tailored for women with Stage I-IVA endometrial cancer who have undergone total or modified radical hysterectomy with surgical staging. The intervention targets a total of 8 participants who are planned to complete pelvic external beam radiation therapy as part of their adjuvant treatment.
Locations (4)
- Inova Schar Cancer Institute - AlexandriaAlexandria, Virginia
- Inova Schar Cancer InstituteFairfax, Virginia
- Inova Schar Cancer Institute - Fair OaksFairfax, Virginia
- Inova Schar Cancer Institute - LoudounLeesburg, Virginia