Helping African American and Black Women Cancer Survivors Stay Active Long-Term Using Text Messaging, Peer Coaching, or Both Compared to Usual Care

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to support women cancer survivors who identify as African American or Black in maintaining physical activity over the long term. The study evaluates new approaches to help overcome exercise barriers, build a physically active mindset, and establish lasting exercise habits. It focuses on survivors who have completed post-primary cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups 1 receiving personalized text messages SMS designed to support physical activity maintenance, 2 receiving peer coaching to encourage ongoing exercise, 3 a combination of both SMS and peer coaching, or 4 usual care involving written materials about maintaining physical activity. These behavioral interventions are delivered over the course of the study to help participants sustain active lifestyles. During the study, participants will be involved in individual and group sessions conducted via videoconference, complete 3-5 exercise sessions per week on their own, and respond to surveys. Assessments occur at multiple time points, including baseline, 3, 9, and 15 months, to measure physical activity, fatigue, self-perceived health, quality of life, and anxiety and depression. The study also includes medical clearance and ongoing monitoring to ensure participant safety throughout the trial period.

Making Healthy Habits Stick