A partnered exercise program for Hispanic prostate cancer survivors and their caregivers

A Pilot Feasibility Study of a Culturally Adapted Partnered Strength Training Intervention for Hispanic Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers

This study is testing a new online exercise program for Hispanic prostate cancer survivors and their caregivers to see if working out together can improve their health and well-being.

Quick facts

• Phase: NA
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 45 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 99 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: University of Arizona (other)
• Locations: 1 site (Tucson, Arizona)
• Trial ID: NCT06018311 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effects of a culturally adapted partnered resistance training program called Exercising Together, specifically designed for Hispanic prostate cancer survivors and their informal caregivers. The program will be conducted remotely through videoconferencing, promoting teamwork during supervised group exercise classes over a 3-month intervention period, followed by a 3-month follow-up. Participants will include both prostate cancer survivors and their caregivers, who will engage in physical activity together to enhance their physical and mental health.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include Hispanic men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and have a caregiver willing to participate in the exercise program.

Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or those who are not currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could improve the physical and mental well-being of Hispanic prostate cancer survivors and their caregivers.

How similar studies have performed: While similar exercise interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes for cancer survivors, this specific culturally adapted approach is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

Phase 1:

Inclusion Criteria (Survivor only):

1. Self-identifies as Hispanic
2. Histologically confirmed prostate cancer diagnosis (self-report)
3. Completed primary treatment at least 6 weeks prior at time of enrollment
4. Has an identified caregiver in any relationship role (e.g., spouse, sibling, parent, friend) who can participate with them.

Inclusion Criteria (Caregivers):

1. Identifies as an individual (e.g., family member or friend) who provides unpaid care or support to a participating prostate cancer survivor.

Inclusion Criteria (Survivors and Caregivers):

1. ≥18 years of age
2. Understands (ability to read and speak) English or Spanish and able to provide informed consent
3. Meets the American College of Sports Medicine pre-participation screening criteria for exercise
4. Ability to ambulate (with or without assistive devices)
5. Willing to attend study group exercise classes online, complete remote assessments, and answer online surveys
6. Has access to a mobile device with camera and internet.
7. Able to participate in classes at same time as other participating member.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Cognitive difficulties that preclude answering the survey questions, participating in the exercise classes or performance tests, or providing informed consent as determined by the professional opinion of the Principal Investigator
2. A medical condition, movement or neurological disorder, or medication use that contraindicates participation in moderate intensity exercise or poses a significant safety concern/risk for the well-being of the participant (e.g., declared pregnancy, poorly controlled diabetes, recent cardiac event, neuromuscular disease, untreated orthostatic hypertension, recent surgery, acute hernia, acute rheumatoid arthritis, severe memory disorders, severe balance disorder, severe hearing or vision impairment)
3. Knowingly unable to attend \>75% of the intervention classes due to conflict with the designated time of day, days of the week, and/or location for the exercise class which they initially enrolled
4. Incapable of providing informed consent, answering survey questions, participating in the intervention, and following directions during performance testing when English or Spanish language is used
5. Unable to be in the same location with participating member during remote exercise classes and performance testing and/or insufficient internet connectivity to support required videoconferencing software

Phase 2:

Inclusion Criteria (Survivor only):

1. Histologically confirmed cancer diagnosis (self-report)
2. Completed primary treatment at least 6 weeks prior at time of enrollment
3. Has an identified caregiver in any relationship role (e.g., spouse, sibling, parent, friend) who can participate with them.

Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers remains the same as Phase 1 Exclusion Criteria remain the same as Phase 1

Where this trial is running

Tucson, Arizona

• University of Arizona Cancer Center — Tucson, Arizona, United States (RECRUITING)

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Meghan B Skiba, PhD, MS, MPH, RDN — University of Arizona College of Nursing Biobehavioral Health Science Division
• Study coordinator: Rachel E Jarrett, MPH

Conditions: Neoplasms, Prostate Cancer, Exercise, Caregiver Burden, Cancer Survivors, caregivers, Cancer survivorship, Hispanic Men&#39