Web-based Lifestyle Trial Among Men With Prostate Cancer: Prostate 8

A Randomized Clinical Trial of Web-based Lifestyle Tools and Resources Versus Usual Care Among Men With Prostate Cancer

A randomized controlled trial of a technology-based lifestyle intervention vs. usual care among men with low-risk prostate cancer to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and the effect of the intervention on behavior change related to exercise, diet, and not smoking.

This is a PI-initiated, randomized, unblinded, clinical trial of a technology-based 3 month lifestyle intervention vs. usual care among men with low risk prostate cancer. We will recruit and consent 76 men with prostate cancer at UCSF. The subjects will be asked to complete questionnaires, 7 days accelerometer measurement, body measurements (weight, waist, hip, pulse, blood pressure) and collection of blood specimen at baseline and 3 months. Subjects will be randomized into two arms (Intervention Group and Control Group). The Intervention Group (N=38) will have access to the lifestyle website and an activity monitor (e.g., Fitbit), receive text messages, and be provided with individualized lifestyle recommendations. The Control Group (N=38) will have standard of care and be asked to continue with their usual lifestyle habits. They will receive access to the lifestyle website and be provided with individualized lifestyle recommendations at 3 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. clinical stage ≤T3a nonmetastatic prostate cancer within 5 years
2. completion of treatment ≥3 months prior to enrollment, if not on active surveillance
3. ability to walk unassisted
4. be able to speak and read English
5. ability to navigate websites and email, and have internet access
6. able to travel to UCSF for pre- and post-study blood collection

Exclusion Criteria:

1. any contraindications to moderate or vigorous aerobic exercise
2. psychiatric condition preventing the patient from giving informed consent or adhering to the study protocol
3. reporting adherence to more than 4 of the 8 targeted lifestyle behaviors via questionnaires at screening