Use of the ORBIT model to refine and test a novel approach to exercise promotion for breast cancer survivors based on affect regulation.

Authors

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Mary D. Chamberlin

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

Mary D. Chamberlin , Kali J Morrissette , Kathleen Lyons , Jennifer Emond , Sarah K. Walsh , Grace M Crummer , Heather Wright , David M Williams , Martha L Bruce , Courtney J Stevens

Organizations

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, NH, The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, Brown University, Providence, RI

Research Funding

U.S. National Institutes of Health
Other Government Agency

Background: Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer recurrence, but estimates suggest at least 50% of breast cancer survivors are insufficiently active. Guidelines specify all cancer survivors should avoid inactivity, and 90-minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per week is associated with clinically meaningful benefits (e.g., reduced cancer-related fatigue). Among the general population, how people feel during exercise (i.e., “affective response to exercise”) predicts future exercise engagement. Past work shows prescribing affect-regulated exercise can increase MVPA among inactive adults; however, this strategy has yet to be tested with cancer survivors. The overarching goal of this trial-in-progress is to test the hypothesis that an affect-regulated exercise prescription (Affect-Rx) can promote clinically meaningful increases in MVPA among inactive breast cancer survivors. Methods: Design: The Obesity-Related Behavioral Intervention Trials (ORBIT) model was used to inform all choices about design and key research milestones for two sequential studies. Study 1 (Phase Ib) is a stakeholder-centered, single-arm pilot trial (NCT04903249). Study 2 (Phase IIa) is a randomized (2:1) proof-of-concept trial. In both studies, MVPA will be measured using waist-worn ActiGraph wGT3X-BT accelerometers for 10 days at baseline, 2-, 6- and 12-weeks follow-up. Participants also complete brief ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) of their feeling states (e.g., pain, fatigue) three times per day for the same 10-day data collection periods. Participants: >18 years or older, physically inactive, stage 0-III breast cancer survivors, with primary cancer-treatment completed within the last 5-years. Intervention: Both studies deliver the Affect-Rx prescription: Exercise at the highest pace that still feels good. The Control condition in Study 2 is a heart-rate regulated exercise prescription. Endpoints and Planned Analyses: The goal of Study 1 is to refine the study protocol for acceptability via participant interviews and objective indicators of acceptability (e.g., accelerometer wear-time). The primary milestone for Study 1 is a fixed protocol ready for testing in Study 2. The goal of Study 2 is to quantify the effect of Affect-Rx on MVPA at 12-weeks relative to Control. The primary milestone for Study 2 is clinically meaningful impact on MVPA operationalized as >50% participants completing 90-minutes of MVPA at the end of 12 weeks. The associations between daily variability in feeling states and MVPA will be analyzed using a mixed-effects, hierarchical regression modeling approach. Current Enrollment: Data collection for Study 1 are ongoing. To date, N = 37 women have enrolled in Study 1 and data collection is complete for N = 13 at week-12. We aim to collect complete data from at least N = 20 women in Study 1 and N = 60 women in Study 2. Clinical trial information: NCT04903249.

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2022 ASCO Annual Meeting

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Symptoms and Survivorship

Track

Symptom Science and Palliative Care

Sub Track

Psychosocial and Communication Research

Clinical Trial Registration Number

NCT04903249

Citation

J Clin Oncol 40, 2022 (suppl 16; abstr TPS12153)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2022.40.16_suppl.TPS12153

Abstract #

TPS12153

Poster Bd #

389a

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