EXERCISING TOGETHER for Couples Coping With Cancer (NCT03630354) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
EXERCISING TOGETHER for Couples Coping With Cancer
United States496 participantsStarted 2019-01-18
Plain-language summary
The Exercising Together trial is a single-blind, parallel group, randomized controlled trial comparing 3 arms: Arm 1 (experimental): Exercising Together where couples perform partnered exercise in a supervised, group setting versus two comparator conditions where survivors and partners perform exercise routines separately in either a supervised group setting (Arm 2) or unsupervised at home (Arm 3). All three arms will train for a 6-month period and then be followed 6 months later. Data will be collected at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* SURVIVORS ONLY:
* Histologically confirmed PC, BC or CRC without evidence of metastatic disease (confirmed by self-report on Health History Questionnaire. In the case a participant isn't able to confirm this criterion, a letter will be sent to his or her physician)
* Three years or less from diagnosis date, by month and year, at time of enrollment (confirmed by self-report on Health History Questionnaire. In the case a participant isn't able to confirm this criterion, a letter will be sent to his or her physician)
* Completed treatment (e.g., surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy) \>= 6 weeks prior to enrollment. Concurrent adjuvant hormone therapy is permitted and must have been initiated \>= 6 weeks prior to enrollment. For prostate cancer, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) may constitute primary treatment and must have been initiated \>= 6 weeks prior to enrollment. For breast cancer, hormone therapy may constitute primary treatment and must have been initiated \>= 6 weeks prior to enrollment. (confirmed by self-report on Health History Questionnaire. In the case a participant isn't able to confirm this criterion, a letter will be sent to his or her physician)
* Co-residing with an intimate partner or spouse who is willing to participate (confirmed by self-report on Health History Questionnaire)
* SURVIVORS AND SPOUSES/PARTNERS:
* Underactive (\< 2 strength training sessions per week, lasting 30 minutes or more per session, at a moderate intensity …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Dyadic Coping - Active Engagement
Timeframe: Baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months
2
Dyadic Coping - Protective Buffering
Timeframe: Baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months
3
Emotional Intimacy
Timeframe: Baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months
4
Physical Intimacy - Engagement in Sex
Timeframe: Baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months
5
Physical Intimacy - Engagement in Affectionate Behaviors