RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07223346

Latinas Integrating Fitness and Therapy

Latinas Integrating Fitness and Therapy (LIFT)

Sponsor

Colorado State University

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Exercise Anxiety Depression Physical Activity Stepped Care Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Summary

Investigators are studying how combining a stepped-care mental health counseling program with an evidence-based exercise program can help Latina cancer survivors feel better mentally and physically. The goal is to improve stress, emotions, and physical activity during and after cancer treatment. In addition, investigators will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention among Latina cancer survivors.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study, called LIFT (Latinas Integrating Fitness and Therapy), is testing a combined exercise and mental health therapy program specifically designed for Latina women who are going through cancer treatment or have recently finished it. The program is delivered online and is available in both English and Spanish. **You may be eligible if...** - You identify as Latina and female - You are currently undergoing cancer treatment or finished your main cancer treatment within the past 6 months - You are 18 years or older - You live in Colorado - You have access to the internet - You speak English or Spanish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your cancer has spread to other parts of your body (metastatic disease) - You have a heart condition, metabolic disease, or use an assistive walking device that makes exercise unsafe - You are currently receiving mental health counseling with a licensed professional or are in a structured exercise program - You are pregnant, homeless, or in prison - You have a hearing impairment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALStepped Care Mental Health Counseling

Counseling Sessions: Everyone will have one orientation session with a counselor to learn about the study. After that, based on their levels of anxiety and depression, they may get between 1 and 7 counseling sessions. Milder levels of depression and anxiety will receive fewer sessions. The counseling sessions can include a self-help guide, coping strategies, self-help tips, and a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is specially adapted for Latina cancer survivors. The counseling sessions will take place online via zoom.

BEHAVIORALExercise Program

The exercise program consists of easy to moderate aerobic and resistance training and discussions about staying active. These sessions will take place in your home, on zoom, led by a qualified exercise professional, and may be held in a group with other Latina cancer survivors. They will receive exercise equipment to use during the study and keep after the study ends. Exercise sessions are once per week for about an hour, and the discussion sessions take place before or after three of these sessions, and last about 30-45 minutes. If they miss a session or want to review, they will have access to recorded videos.