PROWESS (PROstate Cancer Wearables Exercise and Structured Supports): A Pilot Supportive Care Int… (NCT05755490) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PROWESS (PROstate Cancer Wearables Exercise and Structured Supports): A Pilot Supportive Care Intervention
United States14 participantsStarted 2023-08-28
Plain-language summary
The goal of this research study is to conduct an open pilot of a behavioral change intervention called PROstate Cancer Wearables, Exercise, and Structured Supports (PROWESS) for integrating health behavior change tools and to increase exercise, reduce side effects of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), and improve quality of life in Black and Hispanic/Latino men with prostate cancer.
The name of the intervention used in this research study is:
PROWESS (behavioral change intervention)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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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:
* Diagnosed with prostate cancer.
* Planning to be on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for at least three months
* Black Race AND/OR Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity (confirmed by patient self-report)
* Verbal fluency in English or Spanish.
* Receiving ongoing oncology care at MGH Cancer Center.
* Age ≥ 18 years.
* Self-Report less than or equal to 150 minutes of moderate or vigorous structured exercise per week, as assessed by the Exercise is Medicine Physical Activity Vital Sign Assessment
* Completion of baseline assessment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unwilling or unable to participate in the study.
* Significant psychiatric, cognitive or other comorbid disease which the treating clinician believes prohibits informed consent or participation in the study.
* Currently receiving chemotherapy.
* Prognosis less than 6 months, per the judgment of the primary oncologist.
* Medical contraindication to physical activity, as assessed by outpatient oncologist.
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.