EMPOWER: Exercise and Movement to Promote Our Patients With (Gynecologic) Cancer to Enhance Resiliency
University of California, San Francisco
Summary
This is a single-center, pilot, hybrid type 1 design implementation study to evaluate the feasibility and implementation of a personalized digital exercise program and a virtual support group to improve patient-centered outcomes in patients receiving treatment for gynecologic cancer receiving treatment at University of California, San Francisco.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: Stage 1 (single-arm pilot of intervention) I. To assess the feasibility of recruitment of the EMPOWER intervention. II. To assess the acceptability of the Exercise and Movement to Enhance Resiliency in Cancer Patients (EMPOWER) intervention. Stage 2 (pilot randomized study comparing EMPOWER to enhanced usual care (EUS). I. To assess the feasibility of recruitment of the study when randomized. II. To assess the acceptability of a randomized study (in both groups) SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: Stage 1 and 2 I. To evaluate retention and adherence of the interventions. II. To…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older. 2. Newly diagnosed with a gynecological cancer (including ovarian tubal or peritoneal, uterine, cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and/or gestational trophoblastic neoplasia) and currently undergoing treatment chemotherapy, surgery, etc.). 3. Able to understand study procedures and to comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study. 4. Ability to understand a written informed consent document, and the willingness to sign it. 5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) status \< 4. 6. Willingness to participate and wear an activity tracker…
Interventions
- OtherDigital Health Mobile App
A digital health technology (DHT) called "Move" by Sword Health, which utilizes a mobile app displaying tailored and recommended exercise options, wearable technology (Move wearable or equivalent), and a web-based platform monitored by a physical therapist who will provide individual support
- OtherVirtual Support Group
An institutional, virtual peer support group session will include a maximum of 5 participant per group
- OtherHealth Coaching
The facilitated group and discussions sessions will be led by a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) certified health coach (CHC), following a pre-specified agenda and provided virtually
- OtherFitBit
FitBit is a health and activity tracking device placed around the wrist
- OtherHandouts
A handout with exercise recommendations for those with cancer in accordance with national guidelines
Location
- University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, California