CompletedNot Applicable

Weight Management Among Breast Cancer Survivors

United States10 participantsStarted 2015-02

Plain-language summary

The long-term goal of this research is to develop, evaluate and implement effective mHealth technology interventions that improve cancer management outcomes by changing lifestyle behaviors among urban health- disparity facing populations. To accomplish this goal, the investigators will need to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an intervention in which breast cancer survivors receive counseling about lifestyle behaviors (weight, nutrition, and physical activity) from a health counselor trained in evidenced-based behavioral counseling methods.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willing to participate in intervention by sharing FitBit account information (log in/password) with study team * 6 months or more since receiving cancer treatment including surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy (self-reported) * 2 or more years post breast cancer diagnosis (self-reported) * Current ownership of an iOS or Android based platform smartphone and home wifi * Age 18 and above * Ability to speak and read in English * Overweight or obese (body mass index ≥ 25) * Female Exclusion Criteria: * Medical conditions including dementia, active cancer, anorexia or any other condition in the opinion of the investigator makes the participant unsuitable for inclusion in the study * Presence of a pacemaker or other internal medical device * Those with contraindications for physical activity * Pregnant women * Inability to easily navigate programs on a smartphone

What they're measuring

Body Weight

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02387671

SponsorBoston Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-07