Physical Activity Intervention in African American Men After Radical Prostatectomy
Prostatectomy, Prostate Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Prostatectomy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Speaks English
- African American
- Radical prostatectomy for treatment of prostate cancer within the past 12 months
- Cleared by physician to safely participate in a physical exercise program
Exclusion Criteria:
- Does not speak English
- Non-African American
- Previously undergone radiation treatment to the pelvis
- Previously undergone major pelvic surgery
- Known urethral stricture, colostomy, or inability to urinate requiring chronic urinary catheter
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm 1: Aerobics
Arm 2: Resistance training
Arm 3: Usual care
Complete baseline questionnaires either online or on paper Questionnaires will also be completed at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks after baseline Participants will be asked to wear an accelerometer for 7 days at baseline, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks. Receive printed materials from the American Cancer Society about cancer management and standard physical activity recommendations. Require physical evaluation and orientation to the WellAware gym 12 week walking program at the WellAware Center required to check in with gym staff to check attendance advised to walk at own pace for 3 days per week 15 minutes per day for the first 2 weeks 30 minutes per day for the next 2 weeks 50 minutes or more for remaining weeks
Complete baseline questionnaires either online or on paper Questionnaires will also be completed at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks after baseline Participants will be asked to wear an accelerometer for 7 days at baseline, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks. Receive printed materials from the American Cancer Society about cancer management and standard physical activity recommendations. Require physical evaluation and orientation to the WellAware gym 12 week weight lifting program at WellAware Center exercise physiologists will work with each patient to develop a custom routine exercise load will start at 60% of one-repetition maximum and progress from 8 to 12 repetitions 2-4 sets of repetition exercises will be performed to target upper & lower muscle groups resistance load will be added by 5 pounds when patients can complete more than 12 repetitions
Complete baseline questionnaires either online or on paper Questionnaires will also be completed at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks after baseline Participants will be asked to wear an accelerometer for 7 days at baseline, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks. Receive printed materials from the American Cancer Society about cancer management and standard physical activity recommendations.