Activity Coaching During Pelvic Radiation Therapy

Description

Research has shown that for women who are undergoing pelvic radiation therapy, fatigue is a common side effect. Fatigue that occurs during radiation therapy can make it harder to perform daily living activities. While there are studies that recommend exercise as a treatment for fatigue in cancer patients and survivors, there are currently no studies that focus on the role of exercise for women undergoing pelvic radiation therapy. The purpose of this study is to see if incorporating an activity coaching program is helpful in improving treatment-related fatigue for women undergoing pelvic radiation therapy for endometrial cancer.

Conditions

Radiation Therapy, Gynecologic Cancer, Exercise Therapy

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Study overview

Research has shown that for women who are undergoing pelvic radiation therapy, fatigue is a common side effect. Fatigue that occurs during radiation therapy can make it harder to perform daily living activities. While there are studies that recommend exercise as a treatment for fatigue in cancer patients and survivors, there are currently no studies that focus on the role of exercise for women undergoing pelvic radiation therapy. The purpose of this study is to see if incorporating an activity coaching program is helpful in improving treatment-related fatigue for women undergoing pelvic radiation therapy for endometrial cancer.

ACTIVATE: A Pilot Randomized Activity Coaching Trial to Increase Vitality and Energy During Post-operative Pelvic Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer

Activity Coaching During Pelvic Radiation Therapy

Condition
Radiation Therapy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Alexandria

Inova Schar Cancer Institute - Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States, 22311

Fairfax

Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22031

Fairfax

Inova Schar Cancer Institute - Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22033

Leesburg

Inova Schar Cancer Institute - Loudoun, Leesburg, Virginia, United States, 20176

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

  • * At least 18 years of age
  • * Pathologic diagnosis of endometrial cancer (any histology, Stage I-IVA)
  • * Has undergone modified radical or radical hysterectomy
  • * Plan to receive adjuvant treatment with pelvic external beam radiation therapy at ISCI
  • * ECOG performance status of 0-1
  • * Patient has a computer, smart phone, or tablet virtual access to the web-based platform and email
  • * Able to read, understand and provide written informed consent
  • * Deemed appropriate for unmonitored exercise by treating physician based on the following evidence-based criteria (1)
  • * Walk without any assistance or assistance device
  • * Absence of significant cognitive impairment
  • * Absence of high risk for falls
  • * Participant does not need to refrain from any activity
  • * Unable to schedule and attend coaching visits
  • * Participation in a regular exercise program of ≥150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a week at baseline
  • * Unable to perform the five-times stand test
  • * Medical comorbidities including:
  • * Unstable angina
  • * Uncontrolled dysrhythmias
  • * Acute pulmonary embolus
  • * Active pulmonary infection

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Inova Health Care Services,

Avani Rao, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Inova Health Care Services

Study Record Dates

2026-02-01