Body Mind Training for Cancer Fatigue in Male Survivors
(HERO Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Project HERO is a 12-week study of the efficacy of Body Mind Training (BMT, i.e. Tai Chi and Qigong in this project) for reducing fatigue in male cancer survivors. This 3-arm randomized clinical trial will examine inflammatory biology and selected gene-expression pathways that are hypothesized to contribute to the intervention's effect.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Anita Y Kinney, PhD, RN
Principal Investigator
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Michael R. Irwin, MD
Principal Investigator
University of California, Los Angeles
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Men over 55, inactive with fatigue after cancer treatment, living near New Brunswick or Newark. They must have had certain cancers and finished therapy at least 3 months ago or been on hormone therapy for prostate cancer for over 4 months. Excluded if severely depressed, suicidal, very ill, practicing similar therapies recently, non-English speakers, or with specific medical conditions.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo a 12-week Body Mind Training (BMT) intervention to reduce fatigue
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Body Mind Training (BMT)
- Body Training (BT)
- Usual Care (UC)
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Collaborator
University of New Mexico
Collaborator