260 Participants Needed

Coaching and SMS for Cancer Survivors

(HABITS Trial)

Recruiting at 1 trial location
MM
TW
Overseen ByTalia Williams, BA
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Tennessee
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it mentions that you should not anticipate changes in your usual medications during the first 6 months of the study unless approved by the principal investigator (PI).

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Peer Coach, Peer Coach and SMS, Short Message System (SMS), Usual Care, Standard Care, Conventional Care for cancer survivors?

Research shows that text message reminders can help cancer patients stick to their medication schedules, and health coaching can provide emotional support and motivation for lifestyle changes. These components have been positively received by cancer survivors, suggesting they may be effective in supporting cancer survivorship care.12345

Is the use of text messaging and coaching safe for cancer survivors?

The studies reviewed focus on the acceptability and feasibility of text messaging systems for cancer survivors, but they do not report any safety concerns. This suggests that using text messages for reminders and support is generally considered safe for cancer survivors.12678

How does the 'Coaching and SMS for Cancer Survivors' treatment differ from other treatments for cancer survivors?

This treatment is unique because it combines peer coaching with SMS (text message) support, offering personalized guidance and convenient communication to help cancer survivors manage their health. Unlike traditional treatments, this approach leverages mobile technology to provide ongoing support and improve adherence to survivorship care.1791011

What is the purpose of this trial?

The aim of this project is to help increase physical activity maintenance in cancer survivors who are more likely to experience health disparities and social disadvantages.

Research Team

MM

Michelle Martin, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Tennessee

LR

Laura Q Rogers, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for African American or Black women, aged 19 or older, who are cancer survivors. They must be willing to attend video sessions, complete surveys, exercise independently 3-5 times a week, and have medical clearance. Exclusions include severe heart failure, contraindications to moderate exercise, high recent physical activity levels, planned surgeries that conflict with the study timeline.

Inclusion Criteria

I am willing to join video calls for the study.
Willing to complete surveys during study participation; if answered no, please explain
Identifies as African American or Black
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Exclusion Criteria

I have heart failure that affects my daily activities.
Have a contraindication to engaging in moderate intensity aerobic exercise
Have completed on average, more than 90 min/week of moderate-intensity or more that 30 min/week of vigorous exercise in the past 6 months
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive interventions including SMS, peer coaching, or a combination to promote physical activity maintenance

15 months
Regular assessments at baseline, 3, 9, and 15 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for physical activity, fatigue, self-perceived health, quality of life, and other outcomes

15 months
Assessments at baseline, 3, 9, and 15 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Peer Coach
  • Peer Coach and SMS
  • Short Message System (SMS)
  • Usual Care
Trial Overview The study tests how different support methods affect maintaining physical activity in cancer survivors. Participants may receive usual care only; motivational text messages (SMS); peer coaching via phone; or both SMS and peer coaching.
Participant Groups
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Usual CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Written materials focused on physical activity maintenance
Group II: Short Message Service (SMS)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
SMS intervention focused on physical activity maintenance
Group III: Peer Coach and SMSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
SMS and peer coach interventions focused on physical activity maintenance
Group IV: Peer CoachExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Peer coach intervention focused on physical activity maintenance

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Tennessee

Lead Sponsor

Trials
202
Recruited
146,000+

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Collaborator

Trials
473
Recruited
1,374,000+

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Collaborator

Trials
1,677
Recruited
2,458,000+

Findings from Research

A text messaging system was developed and tested with input from adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors, showing high acceptability and feasibility for improving survivorship care, including reminders for late effect screenings.
Participants found the system useful for connecting with community resources and suggested it could enhance survivorship care visits and foster social networks among AYA survivors.
Development of a text messaging system to improve receipt of survivorship care in adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer.Casillas, J., Goyal, A., Bryman, J., et al.[2018]
In a study involving 75 adult cancer patients, daily text messages aimed at improving adherence to oral anticancer medications showed high acceptability, with 90% of participants satisfied with the intervention.
While the text message intervention led to improved adherence and perceived social support, the differences in symptom severity and interference between the experimental and control groups were not statistically significant, indicating the need for further research to confirm these findings.
Proof of Concept of a Mobile Health Short Message Service Text Message Intervention That Promotes Adherence to Oral Anticancer Agent Medications: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Spoelstra, SL., Given, CW., Sikorskii, A., et al.[2023]
The ConnectedCancerCare (CCC) intervention was found to be feasible and acceptable for women with early-stage breast cancer, with 82% of participants finding it easy to use and 86% willing to recommend it to others.
Women using CCC were more likely to schedule follow-up visits with their primary care provider and had better communication about provider roles, indicating that CCC may enhance patient engagement and knowledge in team-based cancer care.
Improving the delivery of team-based survivorship care after primary breast cancer treatment through a multi-level intervention: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Wallner, LP., Abrahamse, P., Gargaro, JG., et al.[2023]

References

Development of a text messaging system to improve receipt of survivorship care in adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer. [2018]
Proof of Concept of a Mobile Health Short Message Service Text Message Intervention That Promotes Adherence to Oral Anticancer Agent Medications: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [2023]
Improving the delivery of team-based survivorship care after primary breast cancer treatment through a multi-level intervention: a pilot randomized controlled trial. [2023]
User-Centered Development and Patient Acceptability Testing of a Health-Coaching Intervention to Enhance Cancer Survivorship Follow-up in Primary Care. [2023]
Nurse-led consultations reinforced with eHealth technology: a qualitative study of the experiences of patients with gynecological cancer. [2022]
Text Message Preferences for Surveillance Colonoscopy Reminders Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors. [2021]
Mobile-CEA - A Novel Surveillance Method for Patients with Colorectal Cancer. [2022]
Increasing physical activity in Cancer Survivors through a Text-messaging Exercise motivation Program (ICanSTEP). [2022]
A National Health and Wellness SMS Text Message Program for Breast Cancer Survivors During COVID-19 (EMPOWER-SMS COVID-19): Mixed Methods Evaluation Using the RE-AIM Framework. [2023]
10.United Statespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Text Messaging in Oncology: A Review of the Landscape. [2019]
Reducing errors through a web-based self-management support system. [2014]
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