Study Details

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Young Adult Cancer Survivors Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle Study

We are doing this study to test a behavioral lifestyle program designed specifically for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Study participants will use a smartphone app and Fitbit activity tracker to help them develop healthier habits.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 39 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

If you participate in this study, you will receive a Fitbit activity tracker and access to the study app. You will be asked to complete online questionnaires 3 times. The entire 3-month program can be completed online.

Incentives

$25 Visa Giftcard for completing the 3-month assessments, Fitbit activity tracker

Total length of participation:
4 months

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

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 may be receiving "maintenance"
No pre-existing medical conditions(s) that preclude adherence to an unsupervised exercise program
Not currently meeting guideline recommendations of 150 MVPA minutes/week (self-report) and guideline recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption

Not eligible if:

History of heart attack or stroke within past 6 months
Untreated hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes, unless permission is provided by your health care provider
Health problems which preclude ability to walk for physical activity
Plans for major surgery (e.g., breast reconstruction) during the study time frame
Current participation in another physical activity or weight control program

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Erin Coffman
Visit Study Website

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Erin Coffman
Nutrition

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Interventional

Study Topics

Behavior
Cancer (Bladder, Brain and Other Nervous System, Breast, Colorectal, Cervical, Head and Neck, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Melanoma, Pancreatic, Prostate, Sarcoma (bone and soft tissue), Stomach and Esophageal, Thyroid and Other Gland/Endocrine, Other Cancers, Leukemia, Phase 1 Trials (all cancers), Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Uterine (endometrial), Ovarian)
Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Obesity
Wellness and Lifestyle
Movement

IRB Number

22-2340

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT05887401