The purpose of this study has 2 aims: Aim 1: To demonstrate the feasibility of recruiting and retaining adults at high risk of colorectal cancer to a physical activity intervention trial. Investigators hypothesize that it will be possible to recruit and retain this patient population to a physical activity intervention trial. Aim 2: To demonstrate the feasibility of collecting, processing, storing stool samples and analyzing the gut microbiome data. Investigators hypothesize that all of these steps are feasible.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and is the third most common cancer in men and women. CRC risk factors include genetic predisposition, host factors and modifiable lifestyle behaviors (e.g., diet, physical activity, obesity). There are very limited data on the differences in the gut microbiota among populations at different levels of CRC risk, as well as the effects of behavioral interventions to alter the gut microbiome.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
9
150 minutes per week of moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise. The exercise sessions will include a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise each day, 3 to 5 times per week for a total of 150 minutes of exercise per week.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, United States
Percentage of participants retained at the end of study
To demonstrate the feasibility of recruiting and retaining adults at high risk of colorectal cancer to a physical activity intervention trial
Time frame: 8 weeks
Percentage of participants with collected, processed, and analyzed stool samples
To demonstrate the feasibility of collecting, processing, storing stool samples and analyzing gut microbiome data
Time frame: 8 weeks
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