AYActive Study! A Physical Health Activity Intervention

Last updated: May 11, 2023
Sponsor: Lucas Carr
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cancer

Treatment

mHealth Activity Intervention

Clinical Study ID

NCT04601948
201907702
  • Ages 13-39
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a 6-week mobile health (mHealth) physical activity intervention among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors being treated at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female cancer survivors
  • Diagnosed between 13 and 39 years old
  • Currently 3-24 months post-treatment (or in maintenance therapy)
  • Receiving survivorship care at HCCC/UIHC
  • In remission
  • Physically able to walk without limitations
  • Own a smartphone with a data plan that is also capable of receiving and sending texts
  • Able to understand English and provide informed assent/consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Physically unable to walk without limitations
  • Actively receiving cancer treatment
  • Does not own a smartphone with a data plan
  • Visual or cognitive impairments causing inability to read, complete or sign theconsent form and survey
  • Participants with diagnosis of thyroid cancer (due to differences in physical,psychological, emotional, and social effects)
  • Presence of a psychiatric disorder that is not managed/unstable or suicidalideation/actuation in preceding 12 months
  • Currently meeting physical activity requirements per American Cancer Societyguidelines (150 or more minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity)

Study Design

Total Participants: 14
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: mHealth Activity Intervention
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 06, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
September 04, 2020

Study Description

The purpose of this pilot study is to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a 6-week mobile health (mHealth) physical activity intervention among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors being treated at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Eligible participants will receive a Fitbit activity monitor and access to the mHealth physical activity intervention for 6 weeks. The intervention will include regular motivational messages to encourage activity, a social media thread to provide social support, and a series of fun virtual walking races. AYA cancer survivors between 13-39 years are invited to participate and the impact of this intervention will be tested over 6 weeks.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa 52242
    United States

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