Breast CancerPhase 3NCT02112149
Effect of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Exercise Program on Cancer Related Outcomes in Cancer Survivors
A Phase 3 study testing LIVESTRONG in people with Breast Cancer, run by Yale University at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
The proposed study is a randomized trial evaluating the impact of the 12-week LIVESTRONG exercise program vs. waitlist control on cancer-related outcomes in 200 cancer survivors. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Breast Cancer
- What is being tested?
- LIVESTRONG
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Feb 2013to Dec 2015
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Cancer diagnosis excluding non-melanoma skin cancer
- Physically able to exercise
- Able to complete forms and understand instructions in English
- Agrees to be randomly assigned to either exercise or wait-list control group
- Willing and able to attend one of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA programs for 12 weeks
- Willing and able to complete the baseline and 3-month clinic visits
Who cannot join
- > 80 years of age
- < 18 years of age
- Recent (past 6 months) stroke/myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure/documented ejection fraction < 40%
- Plans to undergo a major surgical procedure in the next 6 months
- Presence of dementia or major psychiatric disease that would preclude participation in a group-based exercise program
- Pregnant women or women intending to become pregnant
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
United States2 sites
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, 06519
About this study
The proposed study is a randomized trial evaluating the impact of the 12-week LIVESTRONG exercise program vs. waitlist control on cancer-related outcomes in 200 cancer survivors.
Read the detailed description
The proposed study is a randomized trial evaluating the impact of the 12-week LIVESTRONG exercise program vs. waitlist control on cancer-related outcomes in 200 cancer survivors. Participants will undergo baseline testing at Dana-Farber or Yale, including administration of questionnaires to assess quality of life and the presence of cancer and treatment-related symptoms, fasting blood draw, and evaluation of body composition (using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Participants will then take part in the 12-week LIVESTRONG Program or will be assigned to a wait-list control group. All measurements will be repeated at Dana-Farber or Yale after the 12-week exercise program or control period.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Being tested
- LIVESTRONG
- Keywords
- Body Composition, Exercise, Survivorship
- Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
LIVESTRONGBehavioural
The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a twelve-week, small group (< 16 participants) program designed for adult cancer survivors. YMCA fitness instructors work with each participant to fit the program to their individual needs. The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehabilitation exercise and supportive cancer care. There are two YMCA fitness instructors overseeing each exercise session. Each session is 90 min in duration, twice per week, for 12-wks (total of 24 sessions). Each session begins with a warm-up, then aerobic exercise (e.g., treadmill) and resistance training exercises, followed by a cool-down period, and follows the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| LIVESTRONG Program | Experimental | Participants randomized to the LIVESTRONG exercise program will attend a 12-week LIVESTRONG Program at one of the participating YMCA's in the greater Boston area or CT. We will have monthly teleconferences to discuss the study, recruitment, and the exercise program. Lastly, throughout the 12-week program, participants will record their attendance at the LIVESTRONG program as well as any exercise done outside of the program. We will provide them with a Physical Activity Log book to record their exercise. Receives: Behavioral: LIVESTRONG |
| Wait-List Control | No intervention | Baseline data will be collected from all study participants before randomization. If a participant is randomized to wait-list control, then he/she will be told that he/she will start the LIVESTRONG program after three months and after he/she returns to Yale or DFCI to complete the 3-month clinic visit. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Physical Activity Level
Modifiable Physical Activity Questionnaire will be used to assess physical activity levels at baseline and 3-months to examine whether the LIVESTRONG program led to maintenance or further increases in physical activity levels compared with participants randomized to control.
Measured: 3 months
Secondary outcomes (5)
Change in Body Fat Percentage
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans will be used to assess body fat percentage, lean body mass, and bone mineral density at baseline and 3-months. Study participants will receive a copy of their 3-month DEXA report.
Measured: 3 months
Change in Lean Body Mass
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans will be used to assess body fat percentage, lean body mass, and bone mineral density at baseline and 3-months. Study participants will receive a copy of their 3-month DEXA report.
Measured: 3 months
Change in Bone Mineral Density
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans will be used to assess body fat percentage, lean body mass, and bone mineral density at baseline and 3-months. Study participants will receive a copy of their 3-month DEXA report.
Measured: 3 months
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Height and weight will be measured at baseline and 3-months. Participants will be weighed in light indoor clothing, without shoes, rounding up to the nearest 0.1 kg; height will be measured without shoes, using a stadiometer, rounding up to the nearest 0.1 cm. BMI will be calculated using the formula: kg/m2. All measures will be performed and recorded twice in succession.
Measured: 3 months
Change in Blood Biomarkers
Fasting blood (> 12 hours) will be collected at baseline and 12 weeks for measurement of insulin, c-reactive protein, leptin and adiponectin, which are biomarkers that have been linked to cancer prognosis in prior studies.
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Apr 2014 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2013
- Primary completionDec 2015
- Study completionDec 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Breast CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Yale UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Yale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Melinda L Irwin, PhD, MPH, Principal investigator, Yale UniversityJennifer A Ligibel, MD, Principal investigator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02112149
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1301011291
- Status last verified
- Jul 2016
- First submitted
- 9 Apr 2014
- Last updated
- 13 Jul 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jul 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Exercise Program on Cancer Related Outcomes in Cancer Survivors
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02112149
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1301011291
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Keywords
- Body Composition, Exercise, Survivorship
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Yale UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Feb 2013
- Primary completion
- Dec 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Apr 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The proposed study is a randomized trial evaluating the impact of the 12-week LIVESTRONG exercise program vs. waitlist control on cancer-related outcomes in 200 cancer survivors.
Detailed description
The proposed study is a randomized trial evaluating the impact of the 12-week LIVESTRONG exercise program vs. waitlist control on cancer-related outcomes in 200 cancer survivors. Participants will undergo baseline testing at Dana-Farber or Yale, including administration of questionnaires to assess quality of life and the presence of cancer and treatment-related symptoms, fasting blood draw, and evaluation of body composition (using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Participants will then take part in the 12-week LIVESTRONG Program or will be assigned to a wait-list control group. All measurements will be repeated at Dana-Farber or Yale after the 12-week exercise program or control period.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| LIVESTRONG Program | Experimental | Behavioral: LIVESTRONGParticipants randomized to the LIVESTRONG exercise program will attend a 12-week LIVESTRONG Program at one of the participating YMCA's in the greater Boston area or CT. We will have monthly teleconferences to discuss the study, recruitment, and the exercise program. Lastly, throughout the 12-week program, participants will record their attendance at the LIVESTRONG program as well as any exercise done outside of the program. We will provide them with a Physical Activity Log book to record their exercise. |
| Wait-List Control | No intervention | –Baseline data will be collected from all study participants before randomization. If a participant is randomized to wait-list control, then he/she will be told that he/she will start the LIVESTRONG program after three months and after he/she returns to Yale or DFCI to complete the 3-month clinic visit. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Cancer diagnosis excluding non-melanoma skin cancer
- Physically able to exercise
- Able to complete forms and understand instructions in English
- Agrees to be randomly assigned to either exercise or wait-list control group
- Willing and able to attend one of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA programs for 12 weeks
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- > 80 years of age
- < 18 years of age
- Recent (past 6 months) stroke/myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure/documented ejection fraction < 40%
- Plans to undergo a major surgical procedure in the next 6 months
- Presence of dementia or major psychiatric disease that would preclude participation in a group-based exercise program
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| LIVESTRONGThe LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a twelve-week, small group (< 16 participants) program designed for adult cancer survivors. YMCA fitness instructors work with each participant to fit the program to their individual needs. The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehabilitation exercise and supportive cancer care. There are two YMCA fitness instructors overseeing each exercise session. Each session is 90 min in duration, twice per week, for 12-wks (total of 24 sessions). Each session begins with a warm-up, then aerobic exercise (e.g., treadmill) and resistance training exercises, followed by a cool-down period, and follows the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine. | Behavioural | LIVESTRONG Program |
Primary outcome
Change in Physical Activity Level
Time frame: 3 months
Modifiable Physical Activity Questionnaire will be used to assess physical activity levels at baseline and 3-months to examine whether the LIVESTRONG program led to maintenance or further increases in physical activity levels compared with participants randomized to control.
5 secondary outcomes
Change in Body Fat Percentage
Time frame: 3 months
Change in Lean Body Mass
Time frame: 3 months
Change in Bone Mineral Density
Time frame: 3 months
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Time frame: 3 months
Change in Blood Biomarkers
Time frame: 12 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Jul 2016.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Melinda L Irwin, PhD, MPH principal investigator
Yale University
Jennifer A Ligibel, MD principal investigator
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing LIVESTRONG in people with Breast Cancer, run by Yale University at 2 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jul 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Physical Activity Level (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Jul 2016.