Lifestyle Interventions for Cancer Survivors and High-Risk Individuals
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are currently receiving radiation therapy or cytotoxic chemotherapy, you are not eligible to participate.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Energy Balance Interventions for cancer survivors and high-risk individuals?
Research shows that lifestyle changes focusing on exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can help improve outcomes for cancer survivors. These interventions may reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and improve overall survival by addressing obesity and inactivity, which are linked to poorer cancer outcomes.12345
Is the lifestyle intervention for cancer survivors safe?
How does the lifestyle intervention treatment for cancer survivors differ from other treatments?
This lifestyle intervention treatment is unique because it focuses on promoting exercise, healthy eating, and weight management to improve the health and quality of life of cancer survivors, rather than relying on medications. It aims to address the chronic effects of cancer and improve survivorship outcomes by encouraging behavioral changes, which are not typically part of standard cancer care.12389
What is the purpose of this trial?
This pilot clinical trial studies different types of energy balance interventions to see how well they work in increasing the physical activity levels of breast cancer gene-positive patients, Lynch syndrome-positive patients, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) survivors or family members of cancer survivors who are at high risk for cancer. Increasing exercise and eating healthy foods may help reduce the risk of cancer. Studying how well different types of interventions work in motivating cancer survivors or high-risk family members to increase exercise and healthy food choices may help doctors plan the most effective motivational program for cancer prevention.
Research Team
Karen M. Basen-Engquist
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for breast cancer gene-positive, Lynch syndrome-positive individuals, CLL survivors or high-risk family members. Participants must be able to exercise moderately, read/write English, have internet access and a cell phone capable of texting. They should have a BMI of 25+ or low physical activity/fruit-vegetable intake.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive energy balance interventions including telephone or email coaching, text messages, social networking, and self-monitoring for 16 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in waist circumference and other outcomes after the intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Energy Balance Interventions
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator