Physical Activity Clinical Trial
— FITNETOfficial title:
Facebook-based Physical Activity Intervention for Young Adult Cancer Survivors: the FITNET Randomized Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and efficacy of a behavioral intervention, delivered through an existing social networking website (Facebook), on physical activity (moderate-intensity minutes per week) among young adult cancer survivors compared to a self-help education condition. For this research study, investigators will conduct a 12-week randomized trial. After a baseline survey, weekly messages, a pedometer, goal-setting tool, physical activity log and discussion prompts will be delivered to the intervention group. Comparison group participants will receive links to websites with self-help education materials. After 12 weeks, a follow-up survey will be given to both groups. Changes in physical activity, quality of life and psychosocial factors will be examined. The investigators hypothesize that those receiving the intervention will have improved physical activity behaviors at 12-week follow-up relative to those in the comparison group.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 97 |
Est. completion date | December 2011 |
Est. primary completion date | December 2011 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | Both |
Age group | 21 Years to 39 Years |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Young adult between ages 21-39 diagnosed with cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) at age 18 or older - At least 1 year beyond date of diagnosis with no evidence of progressive disease or second primary cancers - Completed cancer treatment - English-speaking and writing - No pre-existing medical condition(s) or contraindications that preclude adherence to an unsupervised exercise program, including cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, pulmonary conditions, renal disease, and severe orthopedic conditions - Not adhering to the American Cancer Society's recommendation of at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week (<150 minutes/week) - Have access to Internet service and an active Facebook account - Willing to be randomized - Have indicated consent by checking "yes" to the online consent form Exclusion Criteria: - Non-English speaking - < 21 and > 39 years of age - Diagnosed with cancer less than one year previously or still in treatment - Pre-existing medical condition(s) that preclude adherence to an unsupervised exercise program, including cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, pulmonary conditions, renal disease, and severe orthopedic conditions |
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Country | Name | City | State |
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United States | Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at UNC-CH | Chapel Hill | North Carolina |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
United States,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Primary study outcome measures at the participant level will be minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week and exercise in MET-hrs/week. | Participants will be assessed at baseline (before 12-week study period) and after 12 weeks. | No | |
Secondary | Quality of life | Participants will be assessed at baseline (before 12-week study period) and after 12 weeks. | No | |
Secondary | Psychosocial factors | Examine potential mediators of the effect of the intervention, including changes in self-efficacy, social support and self-monitoring behaviors | Participants will be assessed at baseline (before 12-week study period) and after 12 weeks. | No |
Secondary | Utilization of program components/activities | Participants will be assessed at baseline (before 12-week study period) and after 12 weeks. | No | |
Secondary | Perceptions of program components/activities | Participants will be assessed at baseline (before 12-week study period) and after 12 weeks. | No | |
Secondary | Communication factors | Examine potential mediators of the effect of the intervention, including message trust, relevance and recall | Participants will be assessed at baseline (before 12-week study period) and after 12 weeks. | No |
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