Coaching and SMS for Cancer Survivors
(HABITS Trial)
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?
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
Michelle Martin, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Tennessee
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive interventions including SMS, peer coaching, or a combination to promote physical activity maintenance
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for physical activity, fatigue, self-perceived health, quality of life, and other outcomes
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Peer Coach
- Peer Coach and SMS
- Short Message System (SMS)
- Usual Care
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Tennessee
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborator