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Sitting and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Endometrial Cancer Survivors

This is a research study to find out which type of sedentary behavior, or sitting, is most strongly associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in endometrial cancer survivors. Additionally, we hope to better understand your perception of sedentary behavior and sedentary behavior reduction. The findings from this research study will be used to design a future sedentary behavior reduction intervention for endometrial cancer survivors. Participation in this study includes one assessment visit (during your regularly scheduled clinic visits) where we will measure your blood pressure and arterial stiffness using a blood-pressure like non-invasive device. Additionally, during this visit, you will answer questionnaires, complete a short physical function test (i.e., balance, walking, standing), and be instructed in how to use an accelerometer (movement tracking device worn on your upper thigh) paired with a smart-phone application that will ask you questions about your physical activities and sedentary behavior for 7-days following your

Age & Gender

  • 50 years ~ 80 years
  • Female

Visit Availability

  • Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
  • Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
  • Weekend hours, if needed
  • Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

The study includes one assessment visit at your regularly scheduled clinic visit, followed by 7-days of wearing an activity tracker, and then one virtual focus group interview on Zoom.

Incentives

Up to $50 in gift cards for participation. , Personal health information and study results available upon request.

In-person visits:
1
Phone or online visits:
1
Total length of participation:
1-2 months

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

  • History of stage I endometrioid type endometrial cancer
  • 1-12 months post treatment
  • Overweight (BMI ≥25 kg/m2)
  • Age ≥ 50 years at the time of consent
  • English speaking

Not eligible if:

  • Aged ≥ 80 years
  • ≥ 7 weeks of Chemotherapy/beam radiation therapy
  • Inability to read and speak English
  • Dementia, altered mental status, or any psychiatric condition that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
NC Cancer Hospital (Basnight)
UNC Hospitals / UNC Medical Center
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Lauren Bates-Fraser
Exercise and Sport Science

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Cancer (Uterine (endometrial))
Women's Health

IRB Number

22-3145

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