Reducing Sedentary Behaviour With Technology

Summary

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) can be experienced by individuals with Prostate Cancer (PC), which can have profound effects on their well-being. Although physical activity has been shown to improve CRF, the recommended levels are generally not met. Step count and distance traveled information can help individuals to increase their physical activity. Wearable technology (WEAR) provides the user with feedback of their physical activity which can motivate behaviour change. Similarly, education workshops (EDU) on the effects of sedentary behaviour and physical activity may also reduce sedentary behaviour.

The objectives of this study are to evaluate the effects of WEAR and EDU on sedentary behaviour and CRF, and to explore the feasibility of WEAR in this population. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned into WEAR, EDU, WEAR+EDU, or control over a three-month intervention. Assessments at baseline, post-intervention and a 3-month follow up will evaluate CRF, quality of life and level of sedentary behaviour, and use of WEAR devices.

The results from this study will provide evidence-based knowledge on the impact of WEAR and EDU on sedentary behaviour and CRF, and an understanding on the use of technology within the PC population. These results can shape the development of programming for CRF and the use of scale-able technology-based interventions/approaches in this population.

Conditions

• Fatigue
• Prostate Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Sedentary Behaviour
• Physical Activity

Interventions

OTHER

Wearable Technology - Garmin Vivosmart

Wearable devices will be used to show participants their activity levels daily, as well as weekly overview of their activity levels.

OTHER

Online Educational Group

A workshop leader will lead participants through an educational workshop and group discussion on topics related to reducing sedentary behaviour

OTHER

Wearable Technology - FitBit Alta

Wearable devices will be used to show participants their activity levels daily, as well as weekly overview of their activity levels.

OTHER

Wearable Technology - Polar Loop 2

Wearable devices will be used to show participants their activity levels daily, as well as weekly overview of their activity levels.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Toronto

  collaborator OTHER

• University Health Network, Toronto

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Shabbir Alibhai, MD MSc · University Health Network, Toronto

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

MALE

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2016-09-30

Primary Completion

2018-03-31

Completion

2019-03-31

Countries

• Canada

Study Locations