Strides for Life I: Increasing Physical Activity in Stage 1 Lung Cancer Patients

Strides For Life I: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Induction of Positive Affect to Increase Physical Activity in Early Stage Lung Cancer Survivors

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate, among 54 stage early stage lung cancer patients, whether a behavioral intervention versus an educational Control group results in improved function at 6-months.

This is a two arm randomized controlled trial that will evaluate, among 54 stage 1 non-small cell lung cancer patients, whether induction of positive affect vs. an educational Control group, results in improved function as assessed by the 6-minute Walk Test. Our primary outcome will be a within-patient change in the 6-Minute Walk Test at 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Non-small cell lung cancer (Stage 1)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Cognitive impairment
2. Inability to walk
3. < 12 month anticipated survival
4. enrollment in other behavioral programs
5. lack of medical approval to participate
6. substance/alcohol dependence or participation in a substance abuse treatment program within 12 months
7. major psychiatric illness.