Lifestyle Behaviors for Prostate Cancer Survivors
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial examines how stress, social support, and healthy habits like exercise and diet affect African American prostate cancer survivors and their partners. It aims to understand how these lifestyle behaviors influence their daily lives and interactions. Participants will complete questionnaires and use a smartphone app to track stress, coping, and health behaviors. Suitable candidates are African American adults who have had stage 0-III prostate cancer, completed treatments like chemotherapy or radiation, and live with an eligible partner. Both the survivor and partner should not require physical assistance, must have smartphones, and should not participate in any other health programs.
As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to understanding lifestyle impacts on cancer recovery, potentially benefiting future patients.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems to focus more on lifestyle behaviors and stress rather than medication use.
What prior data suggests that this protocol is safe?
A previous study linked healthier lifestyle choices, such as regular exercise and a balanced diet, to a lower risk of dying from any cause. This suggests that being active and eating well can extend life. Another study found these habits crucial for overall health and safety.
The current trial aims to understand how stress, social support, and lifestyle habits affect African American prostate cancer survivors and their partners. Participants will answer questions about these topics and wear an accelerometer, a device that tracks movement, to assess activity levels. No specific treatment is being tested, so there are no direct safety concerns related to a new drug or therapy.
The goal is to gather information that may help improve health habits. Since this study involves only answering questions and using monitoring devices, it carries no known risks like those associated with medication trials. Overall, the trial is safe and focuses on understanding behavior and lifestyle.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it focuses on understanding how lifestyle behaviors influence health outcomes for African American prostate cancer survivors and their partners. Unlike standard treatments that primarily involve surgery, radiation, or hormone therapy, this approach places emphasis on real-world factors like stress management, coping strategies, physical activity, and nutrition. By using tools like accelerometers and smartphone apps to track these behaviors in real-time, this study aims to uncover personalized insights that could lead to more holistic and effective long-term care strategies.
What evidence suggests that lifestyle behavior influences are effective for prostate cancer survivors?
This trial will observe the impact of lifestyle behaviors on prostate cancer survivors. Studies have shown that lifestyle changes can greatly affect their health. Research indicates that increased physical activity helps survivors manage their condition better. For example, exercising more often links to better health and longer survival. Additionally, choosing healthier foods connects to a lower risk of dying from prostate cancer, especially for Black patients. Overall, habits like regular exercise and healthy eating play a crucial role in improving the well-being of prostate cancer survivors.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Dalnim Cho
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants complete questionnaires about demographic information, stress, coping, and lifestyle behaviors
Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
Participants complete EMA questionnaires on stress, coping, physical activity, and eating behaviors four times daily via a smartphone app
Nutrition Survey
Participants complete a survey on nutrition twice weekly
Follow-up
Participants complete end-of-study questionnaires about stress, coping, and lifestyle behaviors
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Lifestyle Behavior Influences
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Patients and partners complete questionnaires over 60 minutes about demographic information, stress, coping, and lifestyle behaviors at baseline and end of study. Patients and partners also receive an accelerometer and complete EMA questionnaire on stress, coping, physical activity, and eating behaviors over 5-10 minutes QID (7:30 am, 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, and 7:30 pm) via an smartphone app for 14 days. Patients and partners also complete a survey on nutrition BIW for a total of 4 surveys.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
Citations
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