Addressing Modifiable Breast Cancer Risk Factors With Project CONECT
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 65 |
| Updated: | 9/15/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 30, 2017 |
| End Date: | April 30, 2019 |
Addressing Modifiable Breast Cancer Risk Factors With Project CONECT [Connect Online to Engage Change Tool]
The objective of this protocol is to adapt and pilot test an existing lifestyle modification
intervention for weight loss for women with overweight or obesity who have had a recent false
positive mammography screen. The purpose of this pilot trial is to establish feasibility of
Connect Online to Engage Change Tool (CONECT) to promote weight loss through increased
physical activity and diet change.
intervention for weight loss for women with overweight or obesity who have had a recent false
positive mammography screen. The purpose of this pilot trial is to establish feasibility of
Connect Online to Engage Change Tool (CONECT) to promote weight loss through increased
physical activity and diet change.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Female
2. 40-65 years of age,
3. Received a negative mammography screening result in the previous four weeks
4. Moderately sedentary lifestyle (less than 120 minutes/week moderate intensity
activity),
5. Answer "no" to all questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).
6. BMI 25-40 kg/m2
7. Has access to a computer or mobile device with wireless internet
8. Able to speak and read English (language requirements are necessary because we cannot
accommodate additional languages in prototype development phase.)
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Previous history or current diagnosis of breast cancer
2. Pregnancy or lactation
3. Involvement in a weight loss program
4. Major co-morbidities (e.g.,diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
5. History of disordered eating
6. Currently taking medication that may impact weight (e.g., synthroid, metformin)
We found this trial at
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site
401 College Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Richmond, Virginia 23298
(804) 828-0450
Principal Investigator: Maria D. Thomson, PhD
Phone: 804-628-2640
Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center Founded in 1974, VCU Massey Cancer Center is a...
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