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Physical Activity Treatment Study

In this study, we want to help Black and African American people who have had colon cancer, rectal cancer, or colorectal cancer. We want to see if an exercise program can help with cancer side effects and overall quality of life.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

Participants will be asked to wear a Fitbit activity tracker and be randomly assigned to one of two study groups during a 12-week intervention period. Participants will also be asked to complete online surveys and self-collect a blood sample using a finger stick lancet 3 times over the course of the study.

Incentives

up to $165.00, Fitbit activity tracker

Total length of participation:
9 months

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You identify as Black or African Americans
You were diagnosed with colon cancer, rectal cancer, or colorectal cancer
You own a smartphone
You have internet access

Not eligible if:

None

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Rachel Hirschey

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Rachel Hirschey
School of Nursing

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Interventional

Study Topics

Cancer (Colorectal)
Wellness and Lifestyle
Movement

IRB Number

21-0881

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT06411756

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