Exercising Together for Hispanic Prostate Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and effects of an adapted Exercising Together, a partnered resistance training program, on the physical and mental health of prostate cancer survivors and their informal caregiver. The Exercising Together program is designed to promote teamwork during supervised group exercise classes delivered remotely through videoconferencing software. The intervention period will be 3-months with a 3-month follow-up.

Conditions

Neoplasms, Prostate Cancer, Exercise, Caregiver Burden

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and effects of an adapted Exercising Together, a partnered resistance training program, on the physical and mental health of prostate cancer survivors and their informal caregiver. The Exercising Together program is designed to promote teamwork during supervised group exercise classes delivered remotely through videoconferencing software. The intervention period will be 3-months with a 3-month follow-up.

A Pilot Feasibility Study of a Culturally Adapated Partnered Strength Training Intervention for Hispanic Prostate Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers

Exercising Together for Hispanic Prostate Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads

Condition
Neoplasms
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Tucson

University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85719

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Cognitive difficulties that preclude answering the survey questions, participating in the exercise classes or performance tests, or providing informed consent as determined by the professional opinion of the Principal Investigator
  • 2. A medical condition, movement or neurological disorder, or medication use that contraindicates participation in moderate intensity exercise or poses a significant safety concern/risk for the well-being of the participant (e.g., declared pregnancy, poorly controlled diabetes, recent cardiac event, neuromuscular disease, untreated orthostatic hypertension, recent surgery, acute hernia, acute rheumatoid arthritis, severe memory disorders, severe balance disorder, severe hearing or vision impairment)
  • 3. Knowingly unable to attend \>75% of the intervention classes due to conflict with the designated time of day, days of the week, and/or location for the exercise class which they initially enrolled
  • 4. Incapable of providing informed consent, answering survey questions, participating in the intervention, and following directions during performance testing when English or Spanish language is used
  • 5. Unable to be in the same location with participating member during remote exercise classes and performance testing and/or insufficient internet connectivity to support required videoconferencing software

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 99 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Arizona,

Meghan B Skiba, PhD, MS, MPH, RDN, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Arizona College of Nursing Biobehavioral Health Science Division

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31