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NCT06623097
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Exercise and Nutrition for Older Cancer Survivors and Their Support Person: The Vitality Study

Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This research study will compare the impact of virtually supervised and unsupervised home-based exercise and diet programs on cognitive and physical function among cancer survivors and support persons. This study will involve a 6-month home-based virtually supervised or unsupervised exercise and diet intervention. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are: * Virtually supervised exercise and healthy diet care * Unsupervised exercise and healthy diet care

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

1528

Start Date

2025-07-23

Completion Date

2030-04-30

Last Updated

2026-03-02

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Supervised Exercise and Diet Program

A home-based, virtually supervised, moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and resistance exercise intervention with a certified cancer exercise trainer. The exercise sessions will include aerobic exercise on a stationary bicycle and total-body resistance training using resistance bands. Stationary bicycle, resistance bands, activity tracking watch, and Wi-Fi enabled tablet (if needed) will be provided to participants. Dyads will receive remotely delivered nutrition coaching sessions (via telephone or video conferencing) with a health coach each week. Mediterranean eating pattern goals will be tracked using the journal feature of the My Wellness Research platform website.

BEHAVIORAL

Unsupervised Exercise and Diet Program

A home-based, unsupervised moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and resistance exercise intervention. The exercise sessions will include aerobic exercise on a stationary bicycle and total-body resistance training using resistance bands. Stationary bicycle, resistance bands, activity tracking watch will be provided to participants. Dyads will receive Mediterranean eating pattern goals, with an introductory session conducted by research staff. Diet intake will be tracked using the journal feature My Wellness Research platform website.

Locations (2)

University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Miami, Florida, United States

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States