Status:
COMPLETED
Mobile Weight Loss Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Conditions:
Cancer
Physical Activity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-39 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct a 6-month pilot randomized trial to determine the feasibility and acceptability of theory-based mobile weight loss interventions for survivors of adolescent and...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to conduct a 6-month pilot randomized trial to determine the feasibility and acceptability of three adapted theory-based, mobile weight loss interventions delivered via a ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- In order to participate in this study a subject must meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined below.
- Currently age 18-39
- Diagnosed with first invasive cancer between the ages of 15-39 years old
- Within 10 years of diagnosis with no evidence of progressive disease or second primary cancers
- Completed active cancer-directed therapy (cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or definitive surgical intervention) at least six months prior to enrollment, except maybe receiving "maintenance" therapy to prevent recurrences
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25-50 kg/m2
Exclusion
- Type 1 diabetes or currently receiving medical treatment for Type 2 diabetes
- Report a history of heart attack or stroke within the previous 6 months
- Health problems that preclude the ability to walk for physical activity
- Lost 5% or more of body weight (and kept it off) in the last 3 months
- Past diagnosis of or receiving treatment for a clinically diagnosed eating disorder (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) or any compensatory behaviors within the previous 3 months
- Currently pregnant, pregnant within the past 6 months, or planning to become pregnant within the next 6 months
- Untreated thyroid disease or any changes (type or dose) in thyroid medication in the last 6 months
- Hospitalization for depression or other psychiatric disorder within the past 12 months
- History of psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder
- Currently participating in a weight loss, nutrition, or physical activity study or program or other study that would interfere with this study
- Currently using prescription medications with known effects on appetite or weight.
- Previous surgical procedure for weight loss or planned weight loss surgery in the next 6 months
- Inability to speak and read English
- Do not have an iPhone with active data and text messaging plan
- No Internet access
- Not willing to be randomized to either intervention arm
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 5 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
63 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06171945
Start Date
March 1 2024
End Date
October 5 2025
Last Update
October 27 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599