Reducing Health Disparity of Physical Functioning Among Young Adult Cancer Patients of Color | NCT07715344

NCT07715344

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07715344
Lead Sponsor: University of Alabama at BirminghamOTHER
Official Title: Reducing Health Disparity of Physical Functioning Among Young Adult Cancer Patients of Color
Brief Summary: The purpose of the study is to pilot test of PAfitME™ among (1) young adults (YA) cancer patients of color (POC) (Analytic Sample [N=36] after attrition of 30%) and (2) YA cancer patients of White (POW) (Analytic Sample [N=36] after attrition of 30%).

Aim 1: Evaluate Exergame Grading Scheme (EGS) validity when EGS is tested in relationship to standard lab tests (Bruce Treadmill Protocol and isometric/isokinetic dynamometry) and field fitness tests (6-minute walk test, handgrip, and Chair Stand Test).

Aim 2a: Evaluate the feasibility (enrollment rate [% of eligible patients], attrition rate [% in either intervention or control group], adherence rate [% of completed prescribed exergame minutes]), safety (numbers of adverse events), and acceptability (satisfaction score & exit qualitative interviews) of PAfitME™.

Aim 2b: Evaluate the preliminary effect of 12-week PAfitME™ on cardiorespiratory fitness (6-minute walk test) and muscle strength (handgrip [upper body] and Chair Stand Test [lower body]) when compared with a usual care condition among YA cancer POC.

Aim 2c: Evaluate the preliminary effect of 12-week PAfitME™ on cardiorespiratory fitness (6-minute walk test) and muscle strength (handgrip [upper body] and Chair Stand Test [lower body]) when compared with a usual care condition among YA cancer POW.

Status and Timeline

Status: Completed
Last Update Posted: Jul 20, 2026Actual
Start Date: Nov 20, 2023Actual
Primary Completion Date: May 14, 2026Actual
Completion Date

Participation Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

post-cancer treatment

age of 18-39 years old

ability to read and speak English

medical clearance of stress test (Bruce treadmill protocol)

no participation in an exercise program

complaint of functional decline after cancer diagnoses

complaint of fatigue or/and pain symptoms after cancer treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

no cancer diagnosis

no participation of exercise programs

Study Plan

Study Type: Interventional
Phase: Early Phase 1
Enrollment: 89Actual
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double

Contacts and Locations

Central Contacts: No data available
Locations: University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Participant Group/Arms

PAfitME™ ConditionExperimental

PAfitME™ Condition. Three types of sessions will be delivered through FaceTime/Zoom (telehealth) over 12 weeks. A Nintendo Switch console and iPad will be provided at week 0 home visit during the fitness tests. Three Types: (1) Setup session (via FaceTime/Zoom). (2) Start/progress sessions (via FaceTime/Zoom). (3) Coaching Sessions (via FaceTime/Zoom).

Behavioral: PAfitME™

Usual Care ConditionNo Intervention

The participants in the usual care group will have routine care from their healthcare providers. They will receive the National Cancer Institute Cancer Survivorship Booklet. There will be two FaceTime/Zoom visits: one is the introduction of the study, and the other is the conclusion of the study.