RISE Intervention for Cancer Survivorship

Overseen By Mehrnoosh Nassaj, MS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase < 1

Sponsor: Arash Asher, MD

Disqualifiers: Cognitive issues, Metastatic disease, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

23 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to help cancer survivors improve their health through the RISE program, which involves setting and working towards personal health goals over several sessions.

Research Team

Arash Asher, MD

Principal Investigator

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who've had a cancer diagnosis within the last two years, finished primary treatment at least 12 weeks ago, and have a BMI of 25 or higher. Participants should have lifestyle-related risk factors for cancer recurrence like poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, or high stress. They must be able to read and understand English and commit to the study requirements.

Inclusion Criteria

You have not been following specific dietary guidelines, such as eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, limiting your intake of processed and high-fat foods, consuming more than 18 ounces of red or processed meat per week, or drinking more than three alcoholic beverages per week.

I often feel tired for various reasons.

You are moderately overweight or obese.

Exclusion Criteria

You have trouble thinking or remembering things that could make it difficult for you to take part in the study, as determined by the study doctor.

I plan to start cancer treatment within 6 months after the RISE session.

My cancer has spread to other parts of my body.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• RISE (Reinvent, Integrate, Strengthen, Expand) Intervention

Trial Overview The RISE Self-Management Program aims to help cancer survivors improve their health through tailored sessions based on Lifestyle Redesign principles. The program includes 13 sessions focusing on individual health goals related to diet, exercise, stress management etc., with measures taken before, during (midpoint), after intervention (session #12), and at a follow-up after three months.

Participant Groups

Group I: RISE Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Working one-on-one with the PI (a licensed occupational therapist (OT) and behavior change expert), participants will set goals and develop practical strategies in order to establish sustainable positive habits around lifestyle areas such as physical activity, nutrition, stress management, sleep, self-efficacy, and spiritual well-being. Motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and patient education will accompany intensive collaborative problem-solving and creation of accountability structures to create increased self-efficacy for health self-management.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Arash Asher, MD

Lead Sponsor

Trials

6

Recruited

220+

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

523

Recruited

165,000+