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Exercise in Targeting Metabolic Dysregulation in Stage I-III Breast or Prostate Cancer Survivors

Circuit, Interval-Based Aerobic and Resistance Exercise to Target Metabolic Dysregulation: The CARE Study for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors

Status
Terminated
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03284346
Enrollment
23
Registered
2017-09-15
Start date
2017-08-17
Completion date
2019-07-15
Last updated
2025-09-29

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Conditions

Cancer Survivor, No Evidence of Disease, Obesity, Overweight, Prostate Carcinoma, Sedentary Lifestyle, Stage IA Breast Cancer, Stage IB Breast Cancer, Stage I Breast Cancer, Stage IIA Breast Cancer, Stage IIB Breast Cancer, Stage II Breast Cancer, Stage IIIA Breast Cancer, Stage IIIB Breast Cancer, Stage III Breast Cancer, Stage IIIC Breast Cancer

Brief summary

This randomized pilot clinical trial studies how well circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise works in targeting metabolic dysregulation in stage I-III breast or prostate cancer survivors. Circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise may help to improve cardiovascular fitness, weight loss, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and muscle strength in breast or prostate cancer survivors.

Detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the effects of a 4-month circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise (CARE) intervention on metabolic dysregulation. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the effects of a 4-month CARE intervention on sarcopenic obesity. TERTIARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the effects of a 4-month CARE intervention on skeletal muscle strength, physical fitness, and quality of life (QOL). II. To determine the effects of a 4-month CARE intervention on vascular function. OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms. Arm I: Patients undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE over 50 minutes 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. Patients receive a Polar heart rate monitor to monitor heart rate during the CARE sessions. Arm II: Patients undergo a standard stretching program 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. After 16 weeks, patients may undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE as in Arm I. After completion of study, patients undergoing CARE are followed up for 4 months.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALExercise Intervention

Undergo CARE

OTHERLaboratory Biomarker Analysis

Correlative studies

OTHERPolar heart rate monitor

Receive Polar heart rate monitor

OTHERQuality-of-Life Assessment

Ancillary studies

OTHERQuestionnaire Administration

Ancillary studies

Sponsors

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
CollaboratorNIH
University of Southern California
Lead SponsorOTHER

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

* BREAST CANCER COHORT: * Women newly diagnosed (stage I-III) breast cancer * Are overweight or obese with the following criteria (determined by study team at eligibility screening): body mass index (BMI) \> 25 kg/m\^2 (calculated using height and weight; an upper limit BMI will not be set; we will rely on obtaining physicians? clearance to assess full eligibility) or body fat \> 30% (estimated by bioelectrical impedance), and waist circumference \> 35 in * Have undergone a lumpectomy or mastectomy * Have completed cancer-related treatment within the past 3 years * Speak English or Spanish * Are in breast cancer remission with no detectable disease present * Able to initiate a supervised exercise program (free from any cardiovascular, respiratory or musculoskeletal disease or joint problems that preclude moderate physical activity) * Free from history of chronic disease including uncontrolled diabetes (fasting blood glucose \> 125 mg/dL), hypertension (blood pressure \> 130/90 mmHg) or thyroid disease (\< 0.4 or \> 4.0 mIU/L); this will be determined by review of medical records and/or physician clearance * Have not experienced a weight reduction \>= 10% within past 6 months * Currently participate in less than 60 minutes of structured exercise/week * No planned reconstructive surgery with flap repair during trial and follow-up period * May use adjuvant endocrine therapy if use will be continued for duration of study intervention * Do not smoke (no smoking during previous 12 months) * Willing to travel to the exercise facility at University of Southern California (USC) * PROSTATE CANCER COHORT: * Men \> 18 diagnosed with prostate cancer for which antiandrogen therapy (ADT) (castration therapy) is being prescribed for at least 16 weeks; castration may be achieved surgically or using gonadotrophin releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists (i.e. leuprolide, goserelin, etc.) or LHRH antagonists (i.e. degarelix) * Additional ADT agents may be concurrently administered (abiraterone, bicalutamide, enzalutamide, etc.) * Men must be obese (BMI \> 25) and sedentary (\< 60 minutes of structured exercise per week)

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with metastatic disease (BREAST ONLY) * Have not completed surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment associated with their diagnosis; a washout period of a minimum of 6 weeks is required from the last anti-cancer treatment received except hormonal therapy * Patients with a history of any musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory or neurological diseases that preclude the participation in exercise must be evaluated by their physician to assess if they are suitable to proceed on study * Are planning reconstructive surgery with flap repair during trial and follow-up period * Are unable to travel to the exercise facility at USC

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in insulin resistanceBaseline up to week 34Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) will be used to estimate insulin resistance using fasting plasma levels of glucose and insulin.
Change in metabolic syndrome (Blood Pressure)Baseline up to week 34Blood pressure will be measured using an automated device with an appropriate sized cuff (Omron BP 786, Lake Forest, IL) after the participant has sat quietly for 5 minutes while resting his/her arm on a table so the brachial artery is level with the heart.
Change in metabolic syndrome (Waist Circumference)Baseline up to week 34A tape measure will be used to obtain waist circumference defined as the distance around the waist using the umbilicus as the reference point.
Change in metabolic syndrome (Fasting Plasma Levels of Glucose)Baseline up to week 34The investigators will assess fasting plasma levels of glucose at baseline, weeks 9, 18 and 34.
Change in metabolic syndrome (High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol)Baseline up to week 34The investigators will assess high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels at baseline, weeks 9, 18 and 34.
Change in metabolic syndrome (Triglycerides)Baseline up to week 34The investigators will assess triglyceride levels at baseline, weeks 9, 18 and 34.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 24, 2026