Moving Forward Together 4 (MFT4)

University of South Carolina

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Breast Cancer; Physical Inactivity

Treatments: Behavioral: Self monitoring; Behavioral: Physical activity adoption

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05409664

Pro00117242

Details and patient eligibility

About

This is a 3-month physical activity intervention aimed to increase moderate-intensity activity among previously inactive breast cancer survivors. Participants will be eligible if they are not currently active, and have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Upon eligibility, participants will be randomized into one of two groups. The intervention group will receive weekly guidance from a peer coach to increase their activity throughout the three month intervention. The control group will be encouraged to self-monitor their physical activity throughout the three month intervention. Both groups will receive a Fitbit. Peer coaches will be trained to deliver the physical activity program using a web-based platform; all calls will be virtual. Participants will be assessed before and after the intervention.

Enrollment: 68 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 21+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Participants:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed in the past 5 years with Stage 0-3 breast cancer
• Able to read and speak English
• Ambulatory
• Sedentary (<30 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, <90 min of moderate-intensity physical activity in the past 6 months)
• Able to walk unassisted
• Access to a smartphone with Bluetooth and internet

Exclusion Criteria:

• Stage 4 cancer
• Medical or psychiatric problem that may interfere with protocol adherence

Peer Mentor Coaches:

Inclusion criteria:

• Current peer coach (at least one year)
• Have a valid email address, telephone access, and access to a tablet/computer
• Willing to participate in group training
• Willing to be supervised using platform
• Currently exercise for at least 60 min/week of moderate-intensity activity

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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68 participants in 2 patient groups

webMFT

Experimental group

Description:

Survivors randomized to webMFT will receive the evidence-based intervention for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) promotion that consists of MVPA counseling matched to patients' motivational readiness, and self-monitoring of MVPA (via Fitbit Inspire 2). The goal for the 3-month program will be to gradually increase the amount of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise that is performed, to the current national recommendations of at least 150 minutes of MPVA per week. Our goal is to promote aerobic exercise that is safe and enjoyable, such as walking.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Physical activity adoption

MVPA tracking

Active Comparator group

Description:

These survivors will be asked to self-monitor moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) participation by wearing the Fitbit Inspire 2 each day over 12 weeks. This group will not receive the MVPA counseling from the coaches.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Self monitoring