Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
physical activity, rural, cancer, older adults
Brief summary
The proposed pilot study will test the acceptability and feasibility of a sixteen-week, two-arm randomized control physical activity intervention in older cancer survivors. The Survivors Taking Action with Remote exercise Training (JumpSTART) program is intended for cancer survivors (Stage I-III) age 60 or older, living in rural areas. The goal of this intervention is to increase physical activity opportunities for cancer survivors who are geographically isolated by offering exercise classes (EnhanceFitness) online. The real-time instruction of group-based classes helps older adults to exercise by establishing relationships, fostering social support and receiving corrective and supportive feedback from instructors that enhance self-efficacy for exercise.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALRemote Enhance Fitness
The Remote Enhance Fitness Intervention will include live-streamed exercise classes (1-hour long, 3 days per week, 16 weeks). Certified Enhanced Fitness trainers will lead the exercise classes per Enhance Fitness guidelines, including modifications and gradual progression. During weeks 8-12 participants will have the option to wear a Fitbit during classes for up to 6 class session (2 weeks) for collection of heart rate, steps, and physical activity intensity along with ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during exercise classes.
Sponsors
University of Vermont
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
The intervention will be offered to two groups (goal sample size of 15 participants in each group, with additional recruiting to account for attrition). The second Remote Enhance Fitness group will begin following the completion of the first group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Rural residence by self-report and confirmed with Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes * Stage I-III cancer history * Completion of adjuvant chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery for cancer diagnosis * Age 60 years or older * Ability to walk for exercise * Self-reported minimal or inconsistent participation in strengthening exercise and physical activity (\< 150 minutes/week moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; confirmed with baseline accelerometer measures) * Clearance for exercise based on a modified, combined Screening Cancer Survivors for Unsupervised Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity Exercise and the Screening for Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or physician approval as needed based on the pre-screening/PAR-Q responses
Exclusion criteria
* Not available for the study duration * Unable to communicate by phone * Unable to attend exercise class at schedule time (M,W,F, time TBD) * Currently enrolled in another exercise program * Unable to communicate in English
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Reported Outcome Measurement System (PROMIS)-Physical Function10a | 4 months | Physical function will be assessed with the PROMIS Physical Function short form. This measure has 10 items and been validated for use in multiple populations including cancer survivors and people with multiple chronic conditions. Scale range is 1-5 (not at all, very much) with higher scores indicating worse physical function. |
| Fatigue | 4 months | The Patient Reported Outcome Measurement System (PROMIS)-29 will be collected which includes 4 items on fatigue. Scale range is 1-5 (Not at all, Very much). Higher scores indicate worse fatigue |
| Sleep disturbance | 4 months | The Patient Reported Outcome Measurement System (PROMIS)-29 will be collected which includes 4 items on sleep disturbance. Scale range is 1-5 (Never, Always). Higher scores indicate worse sleep disturbance. |
| Physical Activity (PA) and Sedentary Time Assessment | 4 months | Physical activity and sedentary time will be assessed using the activPAL accelerometer. Participants will wear the device for seven (7) days during each measurement period. Overall PA levels will be assessed via daily step counts and minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and will be summed across the week. Accelerometer data will also include sedentary time and light physical activity time. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Use and Acceptance | 4 months | The 14-item short version of the Senior Technology Acceptance Model (STAM) has demonstrated reliability and validity to measure technology-related attitudinal beliefs, control beliefs, and anxiety in older adults. Scale is 1-10 with higher scores indicating higher technology use and acceptance. |
| Five time sit-to-stand test | 4 months | Measure of strength (power): Score is in seconds with higher scores indicating worse physical performance. This assessment will be conducted remotely over video-conference. |
| Adapted Technology Acceptance Model Scale | 4 months | The 10-item adapted version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has demonstrated reliability and validity to measure technology-related ease of use, usefulness, financial cost, and intention to use. Scale range is 1-7 (Strongly disagree to Strongly agree) and higher scores indicate better usability, usefulness, and more intention to use. |
| 30 second-sit-to-stand test | 4 months | Strength (endurance) will be assessed using the validated 30 second sit-to-stand test: Score is in seconds with higher score indicating better physical performance. This assessment will be conducted remotely over video-conference. |
| Four-stage balance test | 4 months | Measure of balance: Score is in seconds with completion of all 4 stages indicated better balance. This assessment will be conducted remotely over video-conference. |
| Duke Activity Status Index | 4 months | Status will be assessed using a 12-item questionnaire that assesses the ability to do self-care, housework, sports, and other activities. Response options are Yes or No for each of the 12 items. Higher scores indicate higher functional fitness levels. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed