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Facebook-based Physical Activity Intervention for Young Adult Cancer Survivors: the FITNET Randomized Pilot Study

NCT01349153 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 97

Last updated 2011-12-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and efficacy of a behavioral intervention, delivered through an existing social networking website (Facebook), on physical activity (moderate-intensity minutes per week) among young adult cancer survivors compared to a self-help education condition. For this research study, investigators will conduct a 12-week randomized trial. After a baseline survey, weekly messages, a pedometer, goal-setting tool, physical activity log and discussion prompts will be delivered to the intervention group. Comparison group participants will receive links to websites with self-help education materials. After 12 weeks, a follow-up survey will be given to both groups. Changes in physical activity, quality of life and psychosocial factors will be examined. The investigators hypothesize that those receiving the intervention will have improved physical activity behaviors at 12-week follow-up relative to those in the comparison group.

Conditions

  • Physical Activity

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Facebook-based Messages/Website

Twelve weekly messages, a pedometer, sixteen group discussions, and access to an exercise website to promote increased physical activity.

BEHAVIORAL

Facebook-based Self-help Comparison

Twelve weekly messages and a pedometer.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Marci K. Campbell, PhD, MPH · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

  • Carmina G. Valle, MPH · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Max Age
39 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-04-30
Primary Completion
2011-12-31
Completion
2011-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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