Physical activity program for cancer survivors in Acres Homes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of an adapted physical activity program called Active Living After Cancer (ALAC) for cancer survivors living in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston. The study employs a randomized wait-list-control group design to assess improvements in physical functioning, measured through tests like the 30-second sit-to-stand and the six-minute walk. Secondary outcomes include self-reported physical activity, social connectedness, and quality of life, with follow-up assessments at six months to determine the sustainability of program effects. Additionally, the study aims to compare the program's reach in Acres Homes to other low-income neighborhoods and explore how social and environmental factors may influence its effectiveness.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Past diagnosis of invasive cancer, or a caregiver (family or friend) of a participating survivor.
2. No longer receiving treatment for cancer (except hormone therapy or long-term maintenance chemotherapy).
3. Over the age of 18.
4. Screen negative for contraindicating health problems on the adapted Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q),79 or screened positive but have approval from a health care provider to participate.
5. Lives in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston, Texas or has a home zip code of 77088 or 77091.
6. Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Women who are pregnant (as indicated by self-report).
2. Has participated in the ALAC program within the past year and attended more than 2 group sessions.

Where it's running

• The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Karen Basen-Engquist, BA,MPH,PHD — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
• Study coordinator: Karen Basen-Engquist, BA,MPH,PHD
• Email: kbasenen@mdanderson.org
• Phone: (713) 745-3123

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.