The goal of this research study is to conduct an open pilot of a behavioral change intervention called PROstate Cancer Wearables, Exercise, and Structured Supports (PROWESS) for integrating health behavior change tools and to increase exercise, reduce side effects of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), and improve quality of life in Black and Hispanic/Latino men with prostate cancer. The name of the intervention used in this research study is: PROWESS (behavioral change intervention)
This research study is to test a behavioral change intervention called PROstate Cancer Wearables, Exercise, and Structured Supports (PROWESS) for integrating health behavior change tools with wearable technology, to increase exercise, reduce side effects of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), and improve quality of life in Black and Hispanic/Latino men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Study procedures include screening for eligibility, intervention sessions, questionnaires and surveys, and an exit interview with study staff. Participation in this research study is expected to last for up to four months. The goal and primary outcome of this open pilot study is refinement of the intervention and study procedures to allow for us to conduct a larger feasibility study in the future. It is expected that about 10 people will take part in this research study. This research study is being supported by the MGH Cancer Center
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
14
Structured, culturally sensitive behavior change intervention comprised of six video-based or in-person sessions with psychologist or social worker. FitBit is provided by study.
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Participant Satisfaction
Assessed by the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-3 (CSQ), a 3-item survey with answers ranging from 1-4, "quite dissatisfied" to "very satisfied."
Time frame: At week 8-12 (intervention completion)
Change in Objective Physical Activity
Collected physical activity via FitBit measure of steps and activity classification.
Time frame: At Baseline and from weeks 1 - 12
Change in Self-Reported Exercise
Assessed by the Short-Form International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), a self-reported measure of physical activity.
Time frame: At Baseline and weeks 8-12
Change in Participant Quality of Life
Assessed by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate (FACT-P), which consists of five subscales assessing physical, functional, emotional, social wellbeing.
Time frame: At Baseline and weeks 8-12
Change in Psychological Distress Symptoms
Assessed by the Patient Health Questinnaire-4, a 4-item measure with two separate subscales to evaluate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Time frame: At Baseline and weeks 8-12
Change in Self-Efficacy for Managing Symptoms
Assessed by the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Conditions - Managing Symptoms Scale, an 8-item measure to evaluate self-efficacy.
Time frame: At Baseline and weeks 8-12
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