Nutrition and exercise interventions for prostate cancer survivors

Nutrition and Exercise Interventions for Androgen Deprivation Therapy-Induced Obese Frailty in Elderly and Non-Elderly Survivors of Advanced Prostate Cancer

NA · Roswell Park Cancer Institute · NCT03880422

This study tests whether personalized nutrition and exercise plans can help prostate cancer survivors feel stronger and healthier while they are receiving hormone therapy.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexMale
SponsorRoswell Park Cancer Institute (other)
Locations1 site (Buffalo, New York)
Trial IDNCT03880422 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This trial evaluates the effectiveness of personalized nutrition and exercise counseling in reducing obese frailty among prostate cancer survivors undergoing androgen deprivation therapy. Participants will receive tailored dietary plans and engage in a structured home-based exercise program over six months, including both aerobic and resistance training. The study aims to assess changes in myokine expression, body composition, muscle strength, and overall quality of life. Monthly educational meetings will support adherence to the interventions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are prostate cancer survivors currently receiving androgen deprivation therapy with no severe comorbidities.

Not a fit: Patients with significant chronic respiratory or cardiac conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the health and quality of life for prostate cancer survivors experiencing frailty due to treatment.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar nutrition and exercise interventions in cancer survivors, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Biopsy-confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma of any stage/grade
* Prescribed or already receiving continuous ADT for \< 5 years
* Hemoglobin \> 11 g/dL
* Creatinine \< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN), AST or ALT \<2 x ULN within 6 months prior to enrollment
* Liver function tests \< 2 x ULN
* Able to walk unassisted at least 100 meters (200 steps) or ECOG \<= 1
* No contraindications to any aspect of participation, including aerobic exercise
* Participant must be able to read, write, and understand the English language and be able to provide written consent
* Participant must understand the investigational nature of this study and sign an Independent Ethics Committee/Institutional Review Board approved written informed consent form prior to receiving any study related procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known clinically significant severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, and/or significant cardiac arrhythmias
* Limiting orthopedic, musculoskeletal or psychological conditions (clinician discretion)
* Overall medical frailty (clinician discretion)
* Any condition contraindicating additional blood collection beyond standard of care
* Unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements
* Any condition which in the investigator's opinion deems the participant an unsuitable candidate to receive study intervention

Where this trial is running

Buffalo, New York

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Cancer Survivor, Obesity, Overweight, Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Stage A Prostate Cancer, Stage B Prostate Cancer, Stage C Prostate Cancer, Stage D Prostate Cancer

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.