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Telehealth Weight Loss Program for Breast Cancer Survivors (TWL Trial)
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Recruiting
Led By Julia C Tchou, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
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Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 months
Awards & highlights
TWL Trial Summary
This trial is looking at how well a weight-loss intervention works for breast cancer survivors, using video conferencing for visits.
Eligible Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Obesity
- Cancer Survivors
TWL Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 24 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Determine feasibility and Acceptability Using the City of Hope Quality of Life Instrument - Breast Cancer Patient to Assess Changes in Quality of Life
Determine feasibility and Acceptability Using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire to Assess Changes in Physical Activity
Determine feasibility and Acceptability Using the Patient Health Questionnaire to Assess Changes in Measures of Depression
+2 moreSecondary outcome measures
To measure changes from pre- to post-weight-loss intervention for 1) body mass.
To measure changes from pre- to post-weight-loss intervention for 2) Qualitative Changes in Mammographic Breast Density
To measure changes from pre- to post-weight-loss intervention for 2) Quantitative Changes in Mammographic Breast Density
TWL Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Single-Arms Longitudinal GroupExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Behavioral weight-loss program via telehealth (video conferencing). Participants will receive weekly group sessions of lifestyle counseling for the first 20-weeks, followed by every other week sessions in weeks 22 and 24, for a total of 6-months of intervention.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
359 Previous Clinical Trials
105,075 Total Patients Enrolled
41 Trials studying Breast Cancer
35,313 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn MedicineLead Sponsor
387 Previous Clinical Trials
145,675 Total Patients Enrolled
44 Trials studying Breast Cancer
60,829 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Julia C Tchou, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pennsylvania
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have reported excessive drinking or drug abuse in the last 12 months.You have a history of bulimia nervosa.The patient must not have been receiving active treatment for any other form of cancer for at least six months prior to enrollment in the study.The requester needs access to the internet and the ability to videoconference.You are currently using weight loss medication or participating in a weight loss program.!
I am currently cancer free.people are likely to die sooner than those of normal weight, with the exception of those who are severely obese (BMI of 40 kg/m^2 or greater)You have had both breasts removed by surgery.You are currently enrolled in a program to lose weight through behavior modification.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Single-Arms Longitudinal Group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How many individuals have been recruited for participation in this experiment?
"Affirmative. Data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this medical study, initially publicized on July 19th 2021, is currently enrolling participants. A total of 20 patients have to be recruited from one location for the trial to proceed."
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Is the enrollment period for this clinical trial ongoing?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's records indicate that this clinical trial, which was inaugurated on July 19th 2021, is currently in the process of recruiting participants. A total of 20 people are needed to be recruited from a single medical site."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Pennsylvania
Texas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
What site did they apply to?
University of Pennsylvania (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania)
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
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