The Step into Support for Endurance and Strength (SISTERS) research study is evaluating whether a mobile health game designed to increase physical activity is feasible and acceptable in patients with gynecologic cancers. -SISTERS is testing a mobile health intervention can help increase physical activity. Participants will be randomized to receive either 1) a Fitbit or 2) a Fitbit + a game + help from a friend or family member whom you chose will help the participant reach their goals. (i.e. a Teammate).
This study is a two-arm randomized controlled pilot study designed to test the feasibility and acceptability of using a wearable accelerometer (Fitbit) vs. a wearable accelerometer (FItbit) + a game designed to help participants increase physical activity + social support improves participants' average daily step counts. Eligible Participants will be randomly assigned into 1 of 2 groups 1. Fitbit (wearable accelerometer) or 2. Fitbit (wearable accelerometer) + game + help from a self-selected teammate The study interventions involved in this research are: * Surveys/Interviews * Fitbits (also known as a wearable accelerometers or fitness trackers) * Way to Health Platform * Help from a Teammate (i.e. a friend or family member that participants choose to help them reach their goals) It is expected that about 50 people will take part in this research study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
21
Participants will select a daily step goal and track their steps every day for 4.5 months.
Daily Fitbit tracking for 4.5 months, divided into 2 parts. * 3 months on "active intervention" with Fitbit, a Game, and Support from a self-selected Teammate and pre-designed game. * 1.5 month follow-up period with Fitbit and social support teammate only
Northern Light Cancer Care
Brewer, Maine, United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Lifespan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Rate of Enrollment
Feasibility will be demonstrated if ≥50% eligible participants enroll
Time frame: 3 months
Rate of Completion
Feasibility will be demonstrated if ≥75% of eligible participants complete the post-baseline outcome assessments.
Time frame: 3 months
Burden Rate
Acceptability will be defined as: ≤20% of participants reporting high study burden and ≤10% study withdrawal.
Time frame: 3 months
Rate of Activity
Perceived effectiveness will be defined as ≥70% of participants indicate that study participation motivated them to increase their activity levels.
Time frame: 3 months
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