Exploring lifestyle behaviors in African American prostate cancer survivors and their partners
One Plus One Can Be Greater Than Two: Ecological Momentary Assessment for Black Prostate Cancer Survivors and Partners
This study looks at how daily stress and support affect the healthy habits of African American prostate cancer survivors and their partners.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04189770 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the daily stress, social support, and health lifestyle behaviors of African American patients who are survivors of stage 0-III prostate cancer and their partners. The study aims to examine the relationship between dyadic coping and health behaviors such as physical activity and diet. Participants will complete questionnaires and use an accelerometer to track their physical activity and eating behaviors over a two-week period. The study also seeks to identify the social and physical contexts that influence these health behaviors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include African American adults who are stage 0-III prostate cancer survivors living with a partner or spouse and who meet specific health criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American, have serious medical conditions, or are currently participating in health behavior programs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how stress and coping mechanisms affect lifestyle choices, potentially improving health outcomes for prostate cancer survivors and their partners.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in exploring the impact of lifestyle behaviors on cancer survivorship, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Survivors are eligible if they self-identify as African American adults * Had stage 0-III prostate cancer (no restriction on time elapsed since diagnosis) * Completed adjuvant therapy (i.e., chemo and/or radiation therapy) * Live together with a current partner/spouse who is eligible for the study * Do not need physical assistance (e.g., wheelchair, cane) * Have a smartphone * Can read and speak English * Currently are not participating in a health behavior or weight management program * Men on active surveillance will be included * Partners are eligible if they are adults * Partners are eligible if they do not have serious medical conditions (e.g., cancer, congestive heart failure, stroke, and dementia) * Partners are eligible if they have a smartphone * Partners are eligible if they can read and speak English * Partners are eligible if they currently are not participating in a health behavior or weight management program * The dyad can be either married or unmarried and same-sex or heterosexual Exclusion Criteria: * Survivors will be excluded if they had a prior history of other cancer or have metastatic cancer
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dalnim Cho — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Dalnim Cho
- Email: dcho1@mdanderson.org
- Phone: 713-745-8476
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.