Steps for PRosTAte Cancer Health and Survival (SPaRTACuS): Pilot Study of a Walking Intervention to Improve Health and Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer Patients

September 27, 2012 updated by: Ove Andrén, Örebro University, Sweden

Pilot Intervention Study of the Impact of Sustainable Daily Physical Activity on Health and Quality of Life in a Cohort of Men With Prostate Cancer in Sweden: Steps for PRosTAte Cancer Health and Survival (SPaRTACuS)

The purpose of this study is to determine whether sustainable daily physical activity is effective in improving biological indicators of health and self-reported quality of life in men with prostate cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Living with prostate cancer is a unique challenge faced by millions of men across the globe. Existing research has indicated many potential methods of attenuating prostate cancer progression and preserving patients' quality of life, but is lacking in definitive conclusions regarding the effectiveness of these methods in practice. This study seeks to further investigate the impact of post-diagnosis physical activity on biological indicators of health and self-reported quality of life in a cohort of men with prostate cancer in Sweden. Participants are randomized to either a walking intervention group, which encourages walking 10,000 steps per day for one year, or to a standard-or-care control group, and followed for 11 weeks.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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42

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Sweden
    • Narke
      • Orebro, Narke, Sweden, 701-82
        • Örebro University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 80 years or younger
  • Histologic confirmation of prostate cancer
  • Clinically or pathologically staged as locally advanced or early metastatic prostate cancer
  • Diagnosis within 1 year of study enrollment
  • Willing and able to walk 10,000 steps per day

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age greater than 80 years old at enrollment
  • Inability to understand the language spoken in host country
  • Physically unable to walk 100 meters unassisted
  • Diagnosed with dementia or severe psychiatric disease
  • Any prior cancer diagnosis
  • Has experienced a myocardial infarction or stroke within six months of cancer diagnosis

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: Walking Intervention
Participants are provided with the current standard of prostate cancer care, and are additionally encouraged to walk 10,000 steps per day, as measured by pedometers provided at start of intervention. Once a week, participants will take part in a group walk with 7-8 other participants and a research nurse. Participants are also encouraged to keep a walking journal, in which they record the number of steps they walk each day. This journal is submitted to investigators at the end of the intervention period.
Behavioral: Walking Intervention
Participants are provided with the current standard of prostate cancer care, and are additionally encouraged to walk 10,000 steps per day, as measured by pedometers provided at start of intervention. Once a week, participants will take part in a group walk with 7-8 other participants and a research nurse. Participants are also encouraged to keep a walking journal, in which they record the number of steps they walk each day. This journal is submitted to investigators at the end of the intervention period.
Active Comparator: Standard of Care
Participants are provided with the current standard of prostate cancer care, but are not assigned to a physical activity intervention.
Other: Standard of Care
Participants are provided with the current standard of prostate cancer care, but are not assigned to a physical activity intervention.

What is the study measuring?

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
C-Reactive Protein
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Levels assessed in blood. Blood draw performed by clinician at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
High-Density Lipoprotein
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Levels assessed in blood. Blood draw performed by clinician at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Adiponectin
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Levels assessed in blood. Blood draw performed by clinician at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Total Cholesterol
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Levels assessed in blood. Blood draw performed by clinician at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Triglycerides
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Levels assessed in blood. Blood draw performed by clinician at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Insulin
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Levels assessed in blood. Blood draw performed by clinician at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Testosterone
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Levels assessed in blood. Blood draw performed by clinician at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Estradiol
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Levels assessed in blood. Blood draw performed by clinician at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Self-Reported Stress
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Self-reported stress level measured using the Perceived Stress Scale-4. Questionnaire completed by participant at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Self-Reported Sleep Quality
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Self-reported sleep quality measured using the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale. Questionnaire completed by participant at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Self-Reported Emotional Quality of Life
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Self-reported emotional quality of life using the 21-Item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, DASS-21. Questionnaire completed by participant at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Self-Reported Physical Quality of Life
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Self-reported physical quality of life measures related to urinary, bowel, and sexual function using the FACT-P questionnaire. Questionnaire completed by participant at start and 11 weeks after start of intervention.
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Blodpressur, systolic and diastolic.
Time Frame: At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks
Blodpressur systolic and diastolic, will be assesed by the clinican at randomisation and after 11 weeks
At time of randomisation(March 1, 2010) and after 11 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Örebro University, Sweden

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Ove Andren, PhD, Örebro University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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March 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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May 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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May 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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September 16, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 27, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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October 1, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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October 1, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 27, 2012

Last Verified

Last Verified

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September 1, 2012

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • Spartacus01

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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