The main purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of an exercise intervention on metabolic syndrome (MetS) components and biomarkers related to prostate cancer in Black men with MetS who are at increased risk of prostate cancer.
The specific aim for the proposed study is to examine the feasibility and impact of a 6-month two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) on MetS components and biomarkers related to prostate cancer in Black men with MetS. Due to the striking racial disparities of prostate cancer, this proposal will focus on the impact of an aerobic and resistance exercise intervention on MetS and biomarkers related to prostate cancer in Black men. Specifically, our proposed clinical trial compares an aerobic and resistance exercise intervention to an attention control group among Black men.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
10
For the first 12-weeks, participants will come to our community based research office for up to 50 min/session, 3-days/week of supervised exercise. Exercise duration will increase from 75 min/wk at week 1 to 150 min/wk by week 4. Thereafter, men will maintain 150 min/wk of moderate-intensity physical activity.
We will provide weekly healthy lifestyle tips via text messages, and will include tips such as managing stressors in life and getting better sleep.
Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Research
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Waist circumference
Waist circumference will be measured at baseline, 3- and 6-months of the intervention
Time frame: 6-months
Dietary behaviors questionnaire
Block 2005 Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQ) at baseline, 3- and 6-months of the intervention
Time frame: 6-months
Cardiovascular fitness test
Bruce treadmill protocol will be used to determine VO2max at baseline, 3- and 6-months of the intervention.
Time frame: 6-months
Fasting glucose levels test
Fasting blood sample via finger sticks will be administered by a phlebotomist to measure fasting glucose levels at baseline, 3- and 6-months of the intervention.
Time frame: 6-months
Lipid level test
Fasting blood sample via finger sticks will be administered by a phlebotomist to measure lipid levels at baseline, 3- and 6-months of the intervention.
Time frame: 6-months
Quality of life questionnaire (SF-36)
Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) will be administered at baseline, 3- and 6-months of the intervention.
Time frame: 6-months
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Weight (lbs) and height (inches) will be measured to calculate BMI at baseline, 3- and 6-months of the intervention.
Time frame: 6-months
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