A Single Arm Pilot Study to Refine a Novel Approach to Exercise Promotion Based on Affect-regulation

Increasing Physical Activity Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Use of the ORBIT Model to Refine and Test a Novel Approach to Exercise Promotion Based on Affect-regulation

The purpose of this study is to refine the use of an affect-regulated exercise prescription for use with survivors of breast cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Within 5 years of completing curative treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation) for stage 0-III breast cancer
• <60 mins/week moderate-vigorous physical activity with no major changes for the past 6-months
• Own an Android or iPhone smartphone and willing to use the smartphone to complete app-based surveys during assessment periods
• Willing to wear the ActiGraph monitor during assessment periods
• Access to internet to complete REDCap survey assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-English speaking/not able to read English
• Evidence of major contraindications for exercise (informed by the 2020 Physical Activity Readiness-Questionnaire (PAR-Q)+)
• Currently pregnant
• History of severe mental illness or currently taking mood stabilizing medications (antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, or lithium)
• Evidence of moderate-severe depressive symptoms (indicated by a score ≥10 on Patient Health Questionnaire-8)
• Evidence of moderate-severe cognitive impairment (indicated by a score < 3 on a 6-item cognitive screener)
• Evidence of clinically significant substance use as indicated by a score of ≥2 on the CAGE-AID screener