Colon Cancer, Rectum Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
Epidemiologic data consistently indicate that colorectal cancer survivors can improve their quality-of-life and prognosis by engaging in physical activity. This study aims to build on this epidemiologic work and translate the findings to inform and change patient behavior. The specific aims are to: (1) Develop a mobile technology physical activity intervention among colorectal cancer patients who have completed therapy. (2) Conduct a 3-month pilot randomized controlled trial utilizing mobile technology to increase physical activity among 40 men and women who have completed standard cytotoxic chemotherapy for primary stage I-III colorectal cancer at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Participants in the intervention arm will receive a Fitbit® for self-monitoring, interactive text messages, and educational print materials; participants in the control arm will receive educational print materials at baseline and will be given a Fitbit® after completion of the 3-mo. follow-up assessment.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALDigital Health Physical Activity Intervention Group
Print materials on exercise after cancer, Fitbit Flex for 12 weeks, and daily Text Messages for 12 weeks
Sponsors
University of California, San Francisco
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* stage I-III colon or rectal adenocarcinoma * completed standard cytotoxic chemotherapy if medically indicated * be considered disease-free at baseline * be able to speak and read English * have no contra-indication to moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise * be able to walk unassisted * be inactive at baseline (\<150 min/week of moderate physical activity) * have access to a mobile phone * be able to navigate websites, fill out forms on the web, communicate by email, and have regular access to the internet
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physical activity | 12-weeks | Change in total physical activity assessed via ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometers |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fitbit wear time (# days with data / # days of observation) | 12-weeks |
| Response to text messages (# of messages responded to / # of messages that asked for a response) | 12-weeks |
| Quality-of-life (SF--36) | 12-weeks |
| Colorectal cancer-specific quality-of-life (FACT-C) | 12-weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed