Program to help cancer survivors improve health behaviors

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 clinical trial aims to enhance the health, survival, and quality of life of cancer survivors by addressing risk behaviors such as obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity. The STELLAR program combines three effective interventions into a single treatment approach, evaluating its impact compared to standard care. Participants will set personal goals related to their health behaviors and track their progress using various methods, including an app. The study will also assess the reach and effectiveness of the program across diverse patient demographics.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Northwestern Medicine patient
* Over 18 years old
* Meet at least 1 of the following 3 criteria:
* Engage in \<150 min/week of physical activity
* BMI of ≥25
* Report that they currently smoke or smoked within the last year
* Diagnosed with any cancer (except non-melanoma skin)
* Ability to attend telehealth visits either via landline, cell phone, smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer
* 3 months post curative intent treatment if BMI of ≥25 or engage in \<150 min/week of physical activity
* Post curative intent treatment if they currently smoke or smoked within the last year

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently in another dietary, weight loss, smoking cessation (including cessation pharmacotherapy), or physical activity treatment/intervention.
* Limited level of oral and written English or Spanish
* Cognitively impaired adults
* Prisoners
* Participants will be excluded from the physical activity and weight loss interventions (but not the smoking cessation component) for:
* Absolute contraindications to exercise (i.e., acute myocardial infarction, complete heart block, acute congestive heart failure, unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension), metastatic disease or planned elective surgery
* Pregnant or plans to become pregnant.
* Individuals engaging in the physical activity or weight loss interventions must pass pre- physical activity participation screening or obtain medical clearance

Where it's running

• Northwestern University-Feinberg School of Medicine
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Brian Hitsman, PhD — Northwestern University
• Study coordinator: Rana Mazzetta, LMSW
• Email: rana.khalifeh@northwestern.edu
• Phone: 312-503-6595

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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.