EMBRACE: Exercising Together
Breast Carcinoma, Prostate Carcinoma

About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Breast Carcinoma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: INTERVENTION (SURVIVORS) INCLUSION Histologically confirmed prostate cancer or breast cancer without evidence of metastatic disease Confirmed by review of the electronic medical record (EMR) and subsequently recorded in Case Report Form - Survivor Health History. In cases where the EMR isn't clear, their Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) provider will be contacted for confirmation Scheduled to receive radiation therapy for curative intent at OHSU Confirmed by review of the EMR and subsequently recorded in Case Report Form - Survivor Health History. In cases where the EMR isn't clear, their OHSU provider will be contacted for confirmation Co-residing with an intimate partner or spouse who is willing to participate Confirmed by self-report on the Demographic Questionnaire INTERVENTION (SURVIVORS AND PARTNERS) INCLUSION 18 years of age and older For survivors: confirmed by review of the date of birth as documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and subsequently recorded in a case report form (CRF) For partners: confirmed by self-report on the Health History Questionnaire < 2 structured strength training sessions per week in the last month Confirmed by self-report on Health History Questionnaire Home internet sufficient for videoconferencing Confirmed by staff review of Internet Connectivity Screening Guide with the participants and outcome recorded in a CRF Signed informed consent Confirmed by completion of e-Consent in REDCap IMPLEMENTATION INCLUSION Be one of these key stakeholders: patient, spouse/partner, healthcare providers, or administrator Verbal informed consent following review of an Information Sheet Exclusion Criteria: INTERVENTION (SURVIVORS AND PARTNERS) EXCLUSION Cognitive difficulties that preclude answering the survey questions, participating in the exercise classes or performance tests, or providing informed consent Confirmed by mini-mental state exam (score < 21) or professional opinion of the principal investigator, Kerri Winters-Stone A medical condition, movement or neurological disorder, or medication use that contraindicates participation in moderate intensity exercise. Specific contraindications include the following: poorly controlled diabetes, recent cardiac event, neuromuscular disease, untreated orthostatic hypertension, recent surgery, acute hernia, acute rheumatoid arthritis, severe memory disorders, severe balance disorder, inability to ambulate without an assistive device, inability to stand for 3 minutes, severe hearing or vision problem Confirmed by a combination of reviewing the EMR, self-report on the Health History Questionnaire, Charlson Comorbidity Index questionnaire, and/or by physician clearance. If in the professional opinion of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone, contraindications other than those identified by the patient or physician are present, she may consider the participant ineligible
Sites / Locations
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm I (Exercise Together exercise program)
Arm II (educational material)
Patients and partners undergo Exercising Together exercise program during radiation therapy on study. Patients also undergo collection of blood samples throughout the trial.
Patients and partners receive educational materials specific to exercise. Patients also undergo collection of blood samples throughout the trial.