RecruitingPhase 2NCT06049355

EMBRACE: Exercising Together

EMBark on RAdiation Therapy With a Clinic-based Exercise Program: EXERCISING TOGETHER


Sponsor

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Apr 18, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This phase II trial tests how well an exercise intervention, Exercising Together, works in preventing declines in physical and mental health in couples during radiation treatment for cancer. Treatments for cancer can cause side effects such as fatigue as well as strain on relationships. Exercising Together is a partnered exercise program that adds communication, collaboration and support between partners during exercise to fortify the relationship and amplify the benefits of physical training. Exercising Together program may be effective on the mental and physical health of couples during radiation treatment for cancer.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a couples-based exercise program called EMBRACE for people with prostate or breast cancer who are about to undergo radiation therapy. The program involves exercising together with your partner via video calls, aiming to improve physical and emotional wellbeing for both of you. **You may be eligible if...** - You have prostate or breast cancer (not spread to other organs) and are scheduled for radiation treatment with intent to cure - You live with an intimate partner or spouse who is willing to join the study with you - Both you and your partner are 18 or older - Neither you nor your partner currently does structured strength training for more than 30 minutes twice a week - You have internet good enough for video calls **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You or your partner have cognitive difficulties that prevent participating in exercise or completing surveys - You or your partner have a medical or movement condition that makes moderate exercise unsafe Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERExercise Intervention

Undergo Exercise Together exercise program, a supervised group exercise program delivered online, using a live remote format

PROCEDUREBiospecimen Collection

Undergo collection of blood samples

OTHEREducational Intervention

Receive educational materials


Locations(1)

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Portland, Oregon, United States

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