Smart Phone Application in Increasing Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This pilot clinical trial studies how well a smart phone application works in increasing physical activity in breast cancer survivors. A smart phone application that increases physical activity may help reduce the likelihood of cancer coming back in breast cancer survivors.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
- To conduct a pilot study to inform the design of a mobile health application for smartphone that is targeted to increase physical activity and reduce risks associated with breast cancer.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Supportive care (smart phone application) Participants download the physical activity readiness smart phone application onto their personal smartphone and receive training on how to use the app which includes animated video clips, tailored email reminders, and feedback on progress for 3 weeks. |
Device: Smart Phone Monitoring Device
Use activity tracker application
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Features of the mobile application that were most used by participants [3 weeks]
Descriptive statistics using proportions and 90% confidence intervals will be calculated for various features.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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A participant is only able to participate in one phase, not both phases, of the research study
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Must have completed breast cancer treatment
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Those on adjuvant hormonal therapy are allowed to participate in the research study (either phase)
Exclusion Criteria:
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Those who currently meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s physical activity guidelines
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Those who do not currently use a smartphone (of any kind)
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Those who do not read and speak English
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States | 19107 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Andrea Barsevick, PhD, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- 15G.393