Women who are overweight or do not exercise are at higher risk for breast cancer after menopause. This study will test a new electronic device that measures the body's movement and works alongside a website to help women increase their physical activity level. If effective, this system could be tested in larger studies aiming to reduce breast cancer risk by reducing or preventing obesity.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
51
Participants assigned to this group will use a web-integrated physical activity monitor, and accompanying website, to improve their physical activity levels.
Participants assigned to this group will receive a pedometer and be trained in its use.
Moores UCSD Cancer Center
La Jolla, California, United States
Change in objectively-measured physical activity
Assessed using ActiGraph.
Time frame: Baseline to 16 weeks
Self-reported physical activity
Assessed using questionnaires.
Time frame: Baseline to 16 weeks
Body weight (kg)
Measured in clinic.
Time frame: Baseline to 16 weeks
Uptake of technology-based intervention components
To be assessed via data downloaded from the website used in this study.
Time frame: During 16-week intervention
Quality of life
To be assessed via self-report questionnaire.
Time frame: Baseline to 16 weeks
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