FitEx for Endometrial Cancer Survivors: Initial Efficacy
The Initial Efficacy of FitEx for Endometrial Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Walking Promotion Program With or Without Yoga
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare physical activity outcomes between endometrial cancer survivors randomized to 1 of 3 conditions: 1) usual care, 2) FitEx, 3) FitEx+yoga. Survivors randomized to FitEx groups will recruit ~3 support team members to complete the intervention with them. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:
- Do FitEx groups undertake more physical activity than the usual care group?
- Are there differences in quality of life, self-compassion, flourishing, self-efficacy, social support, habit formation, and fruit /vegetable consumption
Participants will:
- Wear a Fitbit
- Complete surveys
- Participate in 30 minute weekly virtual meetings (FitEx groups only)
- Receive weekly newsletters (FitEx groups only)
Study Overview
Status
Status
Conditions
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Study Type
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Enrollment
Phase
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
Study Contact
- Name: Danielle Mitchell
- Phone Number: 540-521-1355
- Email: dmmitchell@carilionclinic.org
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Kristina Cooper
- Phone Number: 540-797-9789
- Email: kecooper1@carilionclinic.org
Study Locations
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Virginia
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Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24016
- Carilion Clinic
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
SURIVIVOR
- Diagnosed with early stage (I-II) endometrial cancer, any histology
- Received cancer care at Carilion Clinic after 1/1/2010
- At least 18 years of age
- Have adequate comprehension (reading and writing) of the English language
- Have a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m^2 at screening
- Have stable internet access or access to a smartphone with internet capabilities
- Meet the requirements of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire(PARQ)
- Have the capacity to provide informed consent and are willing to provide informed consent
- SUPPORT TEAM--
- Were identified by a participant with endometrial cancer as a member of their support system
- Are at least 18 years of age
- Have adequate comprehension (reading and writing) of the English language
- Have stable internet access or access to a smartphone with internet capabilities
- Meet the requirements of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ)
- Have the capacity to provide informed consent and are willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
SURVIVOR
- Recurrent endometrial cancer
- Meeting physical activity guidelines set forth by the American Cancer Society at screening (greater than 150 minutes/week of moderate physical activity, or greater than 75 minutes/week of vigorous physical activity)
- SUPPORT TEAM: Have functional limitations requiring a walker, wheelchair, scooter, or other walking aid which limits their capacity to engage in the intervention safely
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Number of Arms
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / ArmParticipant Group / Arm |
Intervention / TreatmentIntervention / Treatment |
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No Intervention: Usual care
Endometrial cancer survivors will receive standard survivorship care including a one-time educational newsletter about survivorship physical activity and nutrition recommendations.
Fitbits will be given to track physical activity.
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Experimental: FitEx-ECS
Endometrial cancer survivors and their support team members (as a group of one survivor and their team) will complete the FitEx-ECS intervention program, with a focus on walking.
Fitbits will be given to track physical activity.
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Tracking physical activity and fruit/vegetable intake.
Survivors act as team captains, facilitating interactions between themselves and their support team members and providing goal directed feedback.
Weekly 30 minute virtual sessions include support group/team building sessions and 15 minutes of physical activity.
Weekly newsletters support attainment of physical activity and nutrition goals.
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Experimental: FitEx-ECS+ Yoga
Endometrial cancer survivors and their support team members (as a group of one survivor and their team) will complete the FitEx-ECS+yoga intervention program, with a focus on postures, breathwork, and mindfulness.
Fitbits will be given to track physical activity.
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Tracking physical activity and fruit/vegetable intake.
Survivors act as team captains, facilitating interactions between themselves and their support team members and providing goal directed feedback.
Weekly newsletters support attainment of physical activity and nutrition goals, while including mindfulness principles.
Weekly 30 minute virtual sessions include support group/team building sessions and 15 minutes of yoga.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity of Endometrial Cancer Survivors
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Among survivors, compare changes in objective moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) obtained from FitBits (continuous tracking) between intervention groups and usual care (FitEx-ECS vs. control and FitEx-ECS+yoga vs. control)
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Quality of Life- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in quality of life (measured via Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Endometrial (FACT-En)) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: physical well-being (0-28), social well-being (0-28), emotional well-being (0-28), functional well-being (0-28), endometrial cancer sub-scale (0-64); higher scores indicate better quality of life |
Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Servings of Daily Fruits and Vegetables Maintenance- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in fruit/vegetable intake (measured via Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS F/V) survey) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control).
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Servings of Daily Fruits and Vegetables- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in fruit/vegetable intake (measured via Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS F/V) survey) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control).
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Flourishing- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in flourishing (measured via The Flourishing Index) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: 0-10, with higher scores indication more satisfaction/flourishing |
Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Yoga Self-Efficacy- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in yoga self-efficacy (measured via the Yoga Self-Efficacy Scale) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: (12-108) higher scores indicate higher efficacy for yoga |
Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Social Support- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in social support (measured via the Sallis Social Support for Exercise Survey) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: higher numbers indicate more support |
Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Self-compassion- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in self-compassion (measured via the Neff 12 item Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF) ) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: (1, 5) with higher scores indicating more self-compassion |
Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Habit Formation- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in habit formation around exercise (measured via Self-Reported Behavior Automaticity Index) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring (1,7), higher scores indicate more automaticity/habit formation |
Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity of Endometrial Cancer Survivors- Maintenance
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Among survivors, compare changes in objective moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) obtained from FitBits between intervention groups and usual care (FitEx-ECS vs. control and FitEx-ECS+yoga vs. control)
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Quality of Life Maintenance- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in quality of life (measured via Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Endometrial) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: physical well-being (0-28), social well-being (0-28), emotional well-being (0-28), functional well-being (0-28), endometrial cancer sub-scale (0-64); higher scores indicate better quality of life |
Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Flourishing Maintenance- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in flourishing (measured via The Flourishing Index) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: 0-10, with higher scores indication more satisfaction/flourishing |
Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Yoga Self-Efficacy Maintenance- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in yoga self-efficacy (measured via the Yoga Self-Efficacy Scale) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: (12-108) higher scores indicate higher efficacy for yoga |
Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Social Support Maintenance- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in social support (measured via the Sallis Social Support for Exercise Survey) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: higher numbers indicate more support |
Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Self-compassion Maintenance- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in self-compassion (measured via the Neff 12 item Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF) ) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: (1, 5) with higher scores indicating more self-compassion |
Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Habit Formation Maintenance- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in habit formation around exercise (measured via Self-Reported Behavior Automaticity Index) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring (1,7), higher scores indicate more automaticity/habit formation |
Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Physical Activity Level (Active or Insufficiently Active) Maintenance- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in national physical activity goal attainment (measured via The Stanford Leisure-Time Activity Categorical Item (L-Cat)) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control).
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Physical Activity Level (Active or Insufficiently Active)- Survivors
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in national physical activity goal attainment (measured via The Stanford Leisure-Time Activity Categorical Item (L-Cat)) between intervention and usual care conditions (FitEx-ECS versus control and FitEx-ECS+yoga versus control). Scoring: responses are categorical |
Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Other Outcome Measures
Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Among survivors, compare changes in objective moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) obtained from FitBits between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga)
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Maintenance- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Among survivors, compare changes in objective moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) obtained from FitBits between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga)
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Flourishing- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in flourishing (measured via The Flourishing Index) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring: 0-10, with higher scores indication more satisfaction/flourishing
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Flourishing Maintenance- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in flourishing (measured via The Flourishing Index) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring: 0-10, with higher scores indication more satisfaction/flourishing
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Yoga Self-Efficacy- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in yoga self-efficacy (measured via the Yoga Self-Efficacy Scale) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring: (12-108) higher scores indicate higher efficacy for yoga
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Yoga Self-Efficacy Maintenance- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in yoga self-efficacy (measured via the Yoga Self-Efficacy Scale) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring: (12-108) higher scores indicate higher efficacy for yoga
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Social Support- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in social support (measured via the Sallis Social Support for Exercise Survey) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring: higher numbers indicate more support
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Social Support Maintenance- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in social support (measured via the Sallis Social Support for Exercise Survey) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring: higher numbers indicate more support
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Self-compassion- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in self-compassion (measured via the Neff 12 item Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF)) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring: (1, 5) with higher scores indicating more self-compassion
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Self-compassion Maintenance- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in self-compassion (measured via the Neff 12 item Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF)) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring: (1, 5) with higher scores indicating more self-compassion
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Habit Formation- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in habit formation around exercise (measured via Self-Reported Behavior Automaticity Index) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring (1,7), higher scores indicate more automaticity/habit formation
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Physical Activity Level (Active or Insufficiently Active)- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in national physical activity goal attainment (measured via The Stanford Leisure-Time Activity Categorical Item (L-Cat)) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga)
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Physical Activity Level (Active or Insufficiently Active) Maintenance- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in national physical activity goal attainment (measured via The Stanford Leisure-Time Activity Categorical Item (L-Cat)) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga)
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Habit Formation Maintenance- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in habit formation around exercise (measured via Self-Reported Behavior Automaticity Index) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga) Scoring (1,7), higher scores indicate more automaticity/habit formation
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Change from 8 weeks to 6 months (post-intervention)
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Servings of Daily Fruits and Vegetables- Support Team Members
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Examine the change in fruit/vegetable intake (measured via Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS F/V) survey) between intervention groups (FitEx-ECS vs. FitEx-ECS+yoga)
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Change from baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Sponsor
Collaborators
Collaborators
Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Shannon Armbruster, MD MPH, Carilion Clinic
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Primary Completion
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Completion
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Posted
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
Other Study ID Numbers
- IRB-22-1727
- UL1TR003015 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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