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Making Healthy Habits Stick: Extended Contact Interventions to Promote Long-Term Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors
Led by University of Tennessee · Updated on 2025-10-01
260
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Tennessee
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
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.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Making Healthy Habits Stick
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Woman aged 19 years or older
- Identifies as African American or Black
- History of cancer
- Completed post-primary cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation
- Willing to allow confirmation of cancer diagnosis with physician
- At least 8 weeks post-surgery if surgery was received
- Willing to obtain regular medical clearance from a physician for participation
- Willing to provide home address if qualified
- Able and willing to use videoconference platforms such as Zoom for study activities
- Able and willing to send and receive text messages
- Has a US phone number
- Has an email address or willing to create one
- English speaking
- Able to walk without assistance (no cane, walker, or wheelchair needed)
- Willing and able to complete 3-5 exercise sessions per week on their own during the study
- Willing to attend individual and group videoconference sessions during participation
- Willing to attend assessments via videoconference
- Willing to complete surveys during participation
You will not qualify if you...
- Metastatic or recurrent cancer
- Another cancer diagnosis within the past 5 years (except skin or cervical cancer in situ)
- Severe orthopedic, joint, or other conditions preventing physical activity
- Unstable angina
- Chest pain, tightness, or heaviness at rest or during activity
- New York Heart Association class II, III, or IV congestive heart failure
- Blood pressure over 160/100 at least twice in past 6 months
- Uncontrolled asthma
- Interstitial lung disease requiring extra oxygen
- Dementia or organic brain syndrome
- Schizophrenia or active psychosis
- History of stroke or paralysis
- Hearing problems that impair phone conversations
- Blind or partially blind
- Planned surgery or knee/hip surgery during first 6 months (unless approved)
- Anticipated medication changes during first 6 months (unless approved)
- Physician-prescribed exercise only
- Physician-advised physical activity limitations
- Contraindication to moderate aerobic exercise
- More than 90 minutes/week moderate or 30 minutes/week vigorous exercise in past 6 months on average
- Balance or mobility safety issues
- Currently pregnant or planning pregnancy during study
- Currently in another exercise study
- Body mass index 50 or higher
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (via videoconference)
Duration - Up to 15 months
Participants receive behavioral interventions including personalized SMS messages, peer coaching, a combination of both, or usual care through written materials to help maintain physical activity.
Regular videoconference sessions and ongoing text message interactions
Duration - 15 months
Participants complete surveys assessing physical activity, fatigue, self-perceived health, quality of life, and anxiety & depression at multiple time points.
Assessments via videoconference at baseline, 3 months, 9 months, and 15 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294
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2
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38163
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Research Team
M
Michelle Martin, PhD
T
Talia Williams, BA
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
4
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