Cancer Diagnosis, Couples
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this research is to explore cancer survivors' and their romantic partners' interest in a couples-based physical activity intervention and whether cancer-specific exercise education influences exercise beliefs and intentions.
Detailed description
This study will assess multiple predictors of couples-based physical activity interest among both survivors and partners including gender, age, current exercise, relationship satisfaction and partner support for exercise. Additionally, this study will include an experimental manipulation in which half of the sample will be randomized to receive cancer-specific exercise education.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCancer-Specific Exercise education
An audio-recorded PowerPoint presentation created by the study team on the benefits of exercise for survivors, caregivers and romantic couples.
Sponsors
University of Colorado, Denver
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
In order to be eligible, individuals must answer Yes to all of the following statements: * I am a cancer survivor OR I am the romantic partner of a cancer survivor * I am not currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or surgery nor do I have plans to undergo chemotherapy, radiation or a cancer-related surgery in the next 6 months * I am in a committed, romantic relationship * I have access to a computer or tablet with internet * I have an email address that I am willing to share with the study team * I am at least 18 years of age and less than 90 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire to determine predictors | 45 minutes | All participants will be asked to indicate their exercise knowledge, self-efficacy, beliefs and intentions. Participation in this study will last approximately 45 minutes, and all data will be collected using an on-line Redcap survey. Predictors to be examined are gender, age, current exercise, relationship satisfaction and partner support for exercise. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed