RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07426952

Weight Management After Cancer for Survivors in Rural Communities

Development and Pilot Testing of a Novel Intervention to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Breast Cancer Survivors Living in Rural, Medically Underserved Communities


Sponsor

Duke University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jan 13, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is testing a new program called WeCan-Rural, designed to help breast cancer survivors manage symptoms and build healthy habits like eating well, staying active, and managing their weight. These changes may help lower the risk of heart disease after cancer treatment. The study will answer two main questions: * Can we successfully recruit and keep participants in the study, and will they find the program helpful and easy to follow? * Will people who join the program see better results in areas like weight, symptoms, diet, physical activity, and confidence in managing their health compared to those who receive standard care? Here's what participants will do: * Visit their clinic twice (about 12 weeks apart) to be weighed, have their blood pressure checked, give a blood sample, and complete a short walking test * Fill out online surveys about their health, diet, physical activity, symptoms, and confidence in managing their health * Be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to either receive the WeCan-Rural program or standard health information * If assigned to the program, attend 12 weekly one-hour video sessions on Zoom with a trained therapist


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a weight management program tailored for breast cancer survivors living in rural communities. The program focuses on home-based physical activity and lifestyle changes to help improve health and manage symptoms like pain, fatigue, and emotional distress. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman (biological sex) aged 18 or older - You have been diagnosed with stage I–III breast cancer - You completed your main cancer treatments (except hormonal therapy) within the last 5 years - Your BMI is above 30 - You are healthy enough to do home-based exercise - You speak and read English - You are experiencing moderate or more severe pain, fatigue, sadness, and/or distress **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant vision, hearing, or cognitive impairment - You have severe mental illness that would interfere with participation Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALWeCan-Rural Program

The WeCan-Rural program includes 12, one-hour weekly sessions via Zoom that help breast cancer survivors manage symptoms like pain, fatigue, and emotional distress, while also building healthy habits around eating, exercise, and weight management.


Locations(3)

Maria Parham Cancer Center

Henderson, North Carolina, United States

Scotland Health

Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States

UNC Health Southeastern

Lumberton, North Carolina, United States

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