This randomized pilot clinical trial studies how well circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise works in targeting metabolic dysregulation in stage I-III breast or prostate cancer survivors. Circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise may help to improve cardiovascular fitness, weight loss, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and muscle strength in breast or prostate cancer survivors.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the effects of a 4-month circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise (CARE) intervention on metabolic dysregulation. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the effects of a 4-month CARE intervention on sarcopenic obesity. TERTIARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the effects of a 4-month CARE intervention on skeletal muscle strength, physical fitness, and quality of life (QOL). II. To determine the effects of a 4-month CARE intervention on vascular function. OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms. Arm I: Patients undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE over 50 minutes 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. Patients receive a Polar heart rate monitor to monitor heart rate during the CARE sessions. Arm II: Patients undergo a standard stretching program 3 days weekly for 16 weeks. After 16 weeks, patients may undergo supervised exercise sessions comprised of CARE as in Arm I. After completion of study, patients undergoing CARE are followed up for 4 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
23
Undergo CARE
Undergo standard stretching program
Correlative studies
Receive Polar heart rate monitor
Ancillary studies
Ancillary studies
USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California, United States
Change in insulin resistance
Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) will be used to estimate insulin resistance using fasting plasma levels of glucose and insulin.
Time frame: Baseline up to week 34
Change in metabolic syndrome (Blood Pressure)
Blood pressure will be measured using an automated device with an appropriate sized cuff (Omron BP 786, Lake Forest, IL) after the participant has sat quietly for 5 minutes while resting his/her arm on a table so the brachial artery is level with the heart.
Time frame: Baseline up to week 34
Change in metabolic syndrome (Waist Circumference)
A tape measure will be used to obtain waist circumference defined as the distance around the waist using the umbilicus as the reference point.
Time frame: Baseline up to week 34
Change in metabolic syndrome (Fasting Plasma Levels of Glucose)
The investigators will assess fasting plasma levels of glucose at baseline, weeks 9, 18 and 34.
Time frame: Baseline up to week 34
Change in metabolic syndrome (High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol)
The investigators will assess high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels at baseline, weeks 9, 18 and 34.
Time frame: Baseline up to week 34
Change in metabolic syndrome (Triglycerides)
The investigators will assess triglyceride levels at baseline, weeks 9, 18 and 34.
Time frame: Baseline up to week 34
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