Status:

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

PA Moves Trial - Patient Participants

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Overweight or Obesity

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to address physical inactivity in rural populations in Pennsylvania.

Detailed Description

People living in rural areas are diagnosed and die from cancer at higher rate than people living in cities. Physical activity has been shown to decrease the risk and occurrence of a variety of cancers...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged 18 - 75 at the time of enrollment
  • Either overweight/obese (Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 25) or diabetic (hemoglobin A1c ≥ 5.7%)
  • Physically inactive (defined as \< 90 min/week of self-reported structured physical activity)
  • Able to speak, read, and understand the English language
  • Resides in a rural area of Pennsylvania with a Rural Urban Continuum Code (RUCC) 4 - 9 or Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) code 4 - 10
  • Must be able to provide and understand informed consent
  • Primary care patient of one of the participating providers
  • Self-report ability to walk ¼ mile
  • Access to a telephone

Exclusion

  • Cardiac exclusion criteria: Class II, III, or IV heart failure as defined by the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification system, history of acute coronary syndromes, uncertain or uncontrolled arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension, syncope, acute myocarditis, acute pericarditis, acute endocarditis, acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction, thrombosis of lower extremities, suspected dissecting aneurysm, pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, or acute non-cardiopulmonary disorder that may affect exercise performance or be aggravated by exercise
  • Mental impairment leading to inability to cooperate, provide informed consent, or follow study instructions
  • Evidence in the electronic medical record of an absolute contraindication for physical activity
  • Severe or advanced orthopedic conditions
  • Use of assistive devices for ambulation
  • Resides outside of a rural area of Pennsylvania (i.e., one that is not RUCC code 4 - 9 OR RUCA code 4 - 10)
  • Pregnant women

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 23 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

880 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05227105

Start Date

May 23 2023

End Date

December 1 2027

Last Update

May 7 2025

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UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15219