A remote diet and exercise program aims to help rural cancer survivors shed pounds and lower recurrence risk
NCT ID NCT07723235
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an online, personalized lifestyle program can help rural postmenopausal breast and endometrial cancer survivors lose weight and improve their health. Participants follow a tailored diet and aerobic exercise plan, with mobile health tools to track progress. The study aims to see if such a program is feasible and can lead to meaningful changes in weight, muscle mass, and metabolic health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a remote lifestyle program combining aerobic exercise, personalized diet, and mobile health tools
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward an accessible, scalable way to improve health outcomes and reduce recurrence risk for rural cancer survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial focused on feasibility and preliminary effects, so results may not generalize. Weight loss programs can be hard to sustain long-term.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 90 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 69 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25kg/m\^2 * Age: 40-69 years * 1-5 years post-diagnosis of stage I-III postmenopausal breast cancer or stage I-III endometrial cancer * No known evidence of recurrence (local or distant) or second, primary cancer * No prior history of new other malignancy since their breast or endometrial cancer diagnosis (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) * Not currently participating in any weight loss programs, no personal trainer, and not meeting the physical activity guidelines * No use of any anti-obesity medications in the last 6 months and no plan to start anti-obesity medications during the study period * The ability to walk two blocks without a walker or cane * The ability to speak and read English * Have access to internet with a computer, tablet, or smart phone * Live in rural counties in Ohio and not planning to move away during the study * Are not pregnant, breastfeeding or less than 12-month post-partum and do not plan to become pregnant during the study Exclusion Criteria: * Severe medical conditions, such as unstable cardiovascular disease or digestive disorders, that would preclude physical activity and dietary intervention * Lack of physician clearance if determined necessary by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) * Acute physical limitations for unsupervised exercises at home * Unable to give informed consent
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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