New lifestyle program aims to boost quality of life for prostate cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03575832

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests a lifestyle intervention called Watchful Living for Black and Hispanic prostate cancer patients on active surveillance and their partners. The program includes nutrition counseling, an exercise plan, and telephone coaching to improve quality of life, physical activity, and diet. The study enrolls 64 participants and focuses on whether the program is feasible and acceptable.

What this could mean

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Active substance: lifestyle intervention (nutrition counseling, exercise plan, telephone coaching)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, supportive program that helps prostate cancer patients and their partners feel better and live healthier.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on feasibility, not on curing cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer prostate carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STAGE I PROSTATE CANCER AJCC V8 STAGE II PROSTATE CANCER AJCC V8 STAGE IIA PROSTATE CANCER AJCC V8 STAGE IIB PROSTATE CANCER AJCC V8 STAGE IIC PROSTATE CANCER AJCC V8 STAGE III PROSTATE CANCER AJCC V8 STAGE IIIA PROSTATE CANCER AJCC V8 STAGE IIIB PROSTATE CANCER AJCC V8 STAGE IIIC PROSTATE CANCER AJCC V8

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Locations

Harris Health System (LBJ)

Houston, Texas, 77026, United States
M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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