Energy Balance for Prostate Cancer Survivorship
Prostate Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Prostate Cancer focused on measuring prostate cancer, prostatectomy, weight loss, prevent weight gain
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer who are scheduled for prostatectomy (Stage T1 or T2)
- Body Mass Index (BMI) 25-45 kg/m2
- Have internet access
- Have an iPad/iPhone/iDevice
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors prior 3 months
- History of radiation therapy
- Taking active cancer treatment
- Undergoing salvage therapy
- Castration-resistant prostate cancer
- Evidence of metastasis
- Evidence of biochemical recurrence
- High risk medical condition (e.g. gout or kidney disease)
Sites / Locations
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Weight loss intervention Group
Comparison Group
Participants will receive tailor weight loss program. Participants will complete 8-weeks of the weight loss intervention prior to having their prostatectomy (weight loss phase). Program includes individual weight coaching, tailored diet and exercise plan, weight coaching and tracking of daily activities. Sessions will be held weekly during the weight loss phase. The groups will be facilitated by a registered dietitian with genitourinary (GU) oncology experience.
All patients who are unwilling or not ready to engage in a weight loss program will be offered entry into the comparison group arm.