The Move for Your Health Pilot Study

Replacing Sedentary Time With Light Activity

The Move for Your Health Pilot Study is a 16-week study in older cancer survivors to replace and break-up sedentary activity with short bouts of light physical activity.

This pilot study will determine the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to replace and break-up sedentary time with intermittent bouts of light physical activity. The intervention uses an electronic activity monitor ("Jawbone UP2"; worn on the wrist) that pairs with a mobile app, which together promote awareness and enable self-monitoring of both physical activity (steps per day) and inactivity (wristband gently vibrates after a specified time of inactivity). Pre-post intervention change in objective, subjective, and biologic data will be compared between groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 60 years or older at the time of enrollment
• Diagnosed with local or regionally staged cancer (any site) and completed primary treatment
• Own a smartphone capable of running the "Jawbone UP2" app
• Willingness to be randomized to any of the 3 study arms, attend 2 clinic visits, and wear activity monitors (activPAL and actiGraph) at weeks 1 and 16 for 7 days; "Jawbone UP2" wristband monitor during weeks 2-16 during waking hours.
• Able to read, speak, and understand English.
• Living independently and capable of walking 3 blocks (approximately 1300 steps or 0.25 mile) without an assistive device (e.g., cane, walker)
• Residence within Bernalillo County or the four surrounding counties (to reduce travel burden)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently participating in a program to decrease sedentary time or increase physical activity
• Paid employment or volunteer position for greater than 20 hours per week
• Severe impairments or pre-existing medical limitations for engaging in daily light physical activity
• Wrist size >20 cm