Together Stronger: A Family-centered Lifestyle Intervention for Black Prostate Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18+
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

About this trial

To establish the efficacy of the family-centered intervention in improving healthy lifestyle behaviors (MVPA and overall diet quality), as well as physical functioning, QoL, and family health climate, compared to survivor-only and control groups.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Are adults (≥18 years old)

Self-identify as Black or African American;

Were diagnosed with stage 0-III PCa; completed PCa treatment; (5) are able to be physically active, as determined by responses to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q); and

Have a family caregiver willing to participate together. Individuals under active surveillance for PCa will be included.

Disqualifiers

Have a prior history of other cancer or have metastatic cancer.

Have planned concomitant immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy during the study period.

Meet physical activity recommendations (i.e., 150 min of moderate intensity physical activity per week); and (4) are currently participating in a lifestyle or weight management program.

Have serious medical conditions (e.g., cancer, congestive heart failure, stroke, and dementia)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Education sessions
  • Questionnaire

Treatment groups

648 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators