Behavioral Intervention for Weight Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This clinical trial evaluates the use of an Episodic Future thinking Intervention to promote weight loss in breast cancer survivors. Obesity is associated with multiple negative health sequelae in breast cancer survivors. This includes an increased risk of cancer recurrence and mortality, multiple quality of life issues, and increased risk of co-morbidities.Delay Discounting is a behavioral health economic target that refers to the "discounting" of a larger benefit in the future for a smaller, more immediate reward in the present. A high delay discounting rate is correlated with poor dietary choices and sedentary lifestyle. Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) simulates positive events that may occur in one's future, engaging the science of prospection. EFT decreases delay discounting rate, resulting in healthier diet choices and weight reduction. However, valuation of the future may impact cancer survivors differently due to adjusted mortality perception and cancer-related stress.This study will determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of remotely delivered (smartphone application) EFT as a behavioral intervention for weight loss in breast cancer survivors. Implementation of EFT as a complementary approach to standard lifestyle interventions could lead to improvement in weight loss, food choice, and quality of life, thereby positively impacting overall health and longevity in cancer survivors.
Research Team
Sagar D Sardesai, MBBS MPH
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for breast cancer survivors who are overweight (BMI >= 25), over the age of 18, have finished their main treatments at least 21 days ago, and want to lose weight. They must be able to use a mobile device and understand English. Those with stage IV cancer or involved in another weight loss study can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in either Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) or Episodic Recent Thinking (ERT) intervention over 12 weeks using a guided smartphone application
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in weight, delay discounting, and other health outcomes after the intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Episodic Future thinking Intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor