NCT02139774

Using Walk With Ease Walking Program With Men 65 and Older Being Treated for Prostate Cancer

Feasibility of an Evidence-based Walking Program in a Sample of Men Age >65 Undergoing Treatment for Prostate Cancer

• Status: Terminated
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 15 (actual)
• Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is testing a walking program called Walk with Ease by the Arthritis Foundation with men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. The researchers are interested in how easy or difficult it is for these men to participate in this program and whether or not is is helpful to them during their care.

Detailed description

Purpose: This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of implementing a moderate-intensity physical activity (PA) program in a sample of men age 65 or older with a prostate cancer diagnosis undergoing various forms of treatment or active surveillance. Participants: Men, 65 and older, with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Procedures (methods): This study will enroll subjects in a 6 week walking program called Walk with Ease (WWE) and see if walking can be sustained for up to three months. In addition, the study will perform a Geriatric Assessment and gather preliminary data on self-reported quality of life outcomes and self-reported physical activity as captured in a daily walking log.

Conditions

• Prostate Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Walk with Ease	A six week walking program by the Arthritis Foundation

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-10-01
• Primary completion: 2014-06-01
• Completion: 2014-06-01
• First posted: 2014-05-15
• Last updated: 2015-12-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States