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Breast CancerSMARTGOALNCT02341235

Self-monitoring Activity: a Randomized Trial of Game-oriented Applications

A study testing Game intervention and Standard intervention in people with Breast Cancer and Obesity, run by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare an enhanced intervention that includes narrative and game components to a standard intervention that only targets self-monitoring. These approaches will be tested among postmenopausal breast cancer survivors who are sedentary and overweight. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 45 to 75 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Breast Cancer, Obesity
What is being tested?
Game intervention and Standard intervention
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
90 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2015to 30 Jun 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 45 to 75 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age between 45 and 75 years old
  • Report a breast cancer diagnosis no more than 10 years prior to enrollment
  • Cessation of menses for 12 months or more
  • Able to read and understand English
  • Able to read words in standard applications on a mobile device 3-4" large
  • Able to walk for exercise
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  • Able to find transportation to the study location
  • Willing to use a mobile device provided by the study to participate (or to use one of their own)
  • Willing to be randomized to either group

Who cannot join

  • Currently pregnant or nursing
  • Surgery in the past six months
  • Chemotherapy or radiation treatment in the past six months
  • Evidence of disease recurrence
  • Participant is active (90 minutes of moderate-vigorous intensity activity per week or more)
  • BMI is under 25 kg/m2 or over 35 kg/m2
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  • Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, loss of consciousness, etc. on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), unless cleared by their physician
  • Participant reports hospitalization within the past year due to psychiatric problem(s)
  • Report current symptoms of alcohol or substance dependence
  • Plans to move away from the Galveston-Houston area or to be out of town for more than 1 week during the study period
  • Stroke, hip fracture, hip or knee replacement, or spinal surgery in the past 6 months
  • Report a history of severe orthopedic complications that would prevent optimal participation in the physical activities prescribed (e.g., severe arthritis, leg amputations, etc.)
  • Clinical judgment concerning safety
  • Lost more than 5% body weight in the previous 6 months
  • Currently participating in a physical activity or weight loss program
  • Current smoker
  • Participant already uses an electronic activity monitor (we will ask them to stop)
  • Another member of the household is a participant or staff member on this trial

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • The University of Texas Medical Branch

    Galveston, Texas, 77550

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About this study

Official title: Self-monitoring Activity: a Randomized Trial of Game-oriented Applications (SMARTGOAL)

The purpose of this study is to compare an enhanced intervention that includes narrative and game components to a standard intervention that only targets self-monitoring. These approaches will be tested among postmenopausal breast cancer survivors who are sedentary and overweight.

Read the detailed description

Habitual physical activity decreases risk of multiple negative health outcomes, including breast cancer recurrence and mortality. It is also associated with better quality of life and reducing negative effects of cancer and cancer treatment. However, most breast cancer survivors do not engage in sufficient physical activity. Behavior change interventions produce short-term increases in activity but have difficulty motivating sustained active lifestyles over longer periods and are not equally effective in women of different races/ethnicities. The purpose of this study is to test a novel intervention that uses video games and storytelling to increase motivation. Video game mechanics increase enjoyment and feelings of autonomy (control), competence, and relatedness to others. All of these feelings are associated with motivation for activity and, in turn, sustained activity over time. Additionally, narrative storytelling is an effective method of persuading individuals to change their behavior. We propose that play of active video games that include compelling storylines will increase physical activity among a diverse sample of postmenopausal breast cancer survivors.

To test this hypothesis, we will conduct a clinical trial that compares the enhanced intervention (story-based video games) to a standard intervention in 90 sedentary, overweight postmenopausal breast cancer survivors. Participants in the enhanced group will receive a mobile device and accessories with two story-based video game applications installed. The games incorporate behavior change strategies such as self-monitoring and feedback while also using game mechanics and a lengthy storyline to motivate physical activity. Participants in the standard group will receive the same mobile device with an electronic activity monitor and its companion feedback application. Both groups will receive brief weekly telephone counseling. By comparing two groups that both receive typical behavior change intervention components (counseling) and a novel electronic intervention, we will be able to investigate the specific effects of game mechanics and storytelling on motivation and physical activity. We will measure changes in physical activity, fitness, function, and quality of life from the beginning of the study to 6 months. We will also investigate further changes during an additional 6 month follow-up period in which participants keep their intervention tools but do not receive any counseling, to measure maintenance of activity. This project will develop and test a promising, innovative intervention that has the potential to be used on a widespread basis in clinical and community settings.

Being tested
Game intervention, Standard intervention
Keywords
video game, narrative, story, survivorship, cancer survivor, mhealth, physical activity, women, women's health
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms, Obesity, Narration, Motor Activity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Game interventionBehavioural

    The game will target motivation via narrative and game mechanics. It will also encourage self-regulation by providing monitoring and feedback of activity. Counseling will be adapted to specifically reference concepts related to narrative and games.

  • Standard interventionBehavioural

    The electronic activity monitor will monitor steps, and the mobile device will provide basic feedback on progress toward goals. Counseling will be standard and concentrate on self-regulatory skill-building.

Study groups in NCT02341235
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Game interventionExperimentalParticipants will receive narrative-based games on a mobile device and telephone counseling (weekly for the first 12 weeks, then once per month until 6 months)
Receives: Behavioral: Game intervention
Standard interventionActive comparatorParticipants will receive an electronic activity monitor with a mobile device and telephone counseling (weekly for the first 12 weeks, then once per month until 6 months)
Receives: Behavioral: Standard intervention

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Minutes Per Day of Physical Activity

    Minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity per day (averaged over a 7 day period) at baseline and 6 months.

    Measured: baseline and 6 months

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Change in Physical Fitness From Baseline to 6 Months, as Measured by 6 Minute Walk Test

    We will use a 6 minute walk test to measure fitness, measured in feet walked in six minutes on a pre-marked indoor course

    Measured: baseline to 6 months

  2. Change in Physical Function From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by the Senior Fitness Test's Chair Stand Measure

    We will use the Senior Fitness Test to measure physical function, specifically in regards to the number of chair stands that can be completed within 30 seconds. A higher number indicates better function in this area.

    Measured: baseline to 6 months

  3. Change in Weight From Baseline to 6 Months

    We will measure weight using a calibrated scale

    Measured: baseline to 6 months

  4. Change in Physical Quality of Life From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast Measure

    We will use the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast measure's physical subscale. This scale has a range of 0-28 and 7 items measured on a 5 point scale (not at all to very much). A higher score indicates greater physical quality of life.

    Measured: baseline to 6 months

  5. Change in Intrinsic Motivation From Baseline to 6 Months, Measured by Intrinsic Motivation Specific to Physical Activity

    The Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 intrinsic regulation subscale will be used. This subscale includes 4 items measured using a 5 point scale (not true for me to very true for me), with a range of scores from 0-12. A higher number indicates higher intrinsic motivation.

    Measured: baseline to 6 months

  6. Change in Social/Family Quality of Life From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast Measure's Social/Family Well-Being Subscale

    We will use the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast measure's social/family subscale. This scale has a range of 0-28 and 7 items measured on a 5-point scale (not at all to very much). A higher score indicates greater social/family quality of life.

    Measured: baseline to 6 months

  7. Change in Emotional Quality of Life From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast Measure's Emotional Well-Being Subscale

    We will use the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast measure's emotional subscale. This scale has a range of 0-24 and 6 items measured on a 5-point scale (not at all to very much). A higher score indicates greater emotional quality of life

    Measured: baseline to 6 Months

  8. Change in Functional Quality of Life From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast Measure's Functional Well-Being Subscale

    We will use the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast measure's functional subscale. This scale has a range of 0-28 and 7 items measured on a 5-point scale (not at all to very much). A higher score indicates greater functional quality of life

    Measured: baseline to 6 Months

  9. Change in Breast Cancer-Specific Quality of Life From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast Measure's Breast Cancer Subscale

    We will use the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast measure's breast cancer subscale. This scale has a range of 0-40 and 10 items measured on a 5-point scale (not at all to very much). A higher score indicates greater breast cancer-related quality of life

    Measured: baseline to 6 Months

  10. Change in Identified Regulation From Baseline to 6 Months, Measured by Identified Regulation Specific to Physical Activity

    The Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 identified regulation subscale will be used. This subscale includes 4 items measured using a 5 point scale (not true for me to very true for me), with a range of scores from 0-12. A higher number indicates a greater amount of identified regulation.

    Measured: baseline to 6 Months

  11. Change in Integrated Regulation From Baseline to 6 Months, Measured by Integrated Regulation Specific to Physical Activity

    We will use items from P.M. Wilson and colleague's expansion of the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 to include integrated regulation. This subscale includes 4 items measured using a 5 point scale (not true for me to very true for me), with a range of scores from 0-12. A higher number indicates a greater amount of identified regulation.

    Measured: baseline to 6 Months

  12. Change in Physical Function From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by the Senior Fitness Test's Arm Curl Measure

    We will use the Senior Fitness Test to measure physical function, specifically in regards to the number of arm curls that can be completed within 30 seconds. A higher number indicates better function in this area.

    Measured: baseline to 6 Months

  13. Change in Physical Function From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by the Senior Fitness Test's Sit and Reach Measure

    We will use the Senior Fitness Test to measure physical function, specifically in regards to the distance an individual can reach from their toes when bending forward. A higher number indicates better function in this area.

    Measured: baseline to 6 Months

  14. Change in Physical Function From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by the Senior Fitness Test's Back Scratch Measure

    We will use the Senior Fitness Test to measure physical function, specifically in regards to the distance between an individual's arms when they reach them behind their back (one higher above the shoulder and one lower). A higher number indicates better function in this area.

    Measured: baseline to 6 Months

  15. Change in Physical Function From Baseline to 6 Months as Measured by the Senior Fitness Test's 8 Foot Up and Go Test

    We will use the Senior Fitness Test to measure physical function, specifically in regards to the time in which an individual can sit up, walk 8 feet around a cone, and sit back down. A lower number indicates better function in this area.

    Measured: baseline to 6 Months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Jan 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2015
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2020
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
90 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02341235
Sponsor's protocol ID
14-0376
Acronym
SMARTGOAL
Status last verified
Jul 2024
First submitted
9 Jan 2015
Last updated
31 Jul 2024
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Lyons EJ, Baranowski T, Basen-Engquist KM, Lewis ZH, Swartz MC, Jennings K, Volpi E. Testing the effects of narrative and play on physical activity among breast cancer survivors using mobile apps: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Cancer. 2016 Mar 9;16:202. doi: 10.1186/s12885-016-2244-y.

    PubMed 26960972

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Game intervention and Standard intervention in people with Breast Cancer and Obesity, run by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 18 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Jul 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 31 Jul 2024). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Minutes Per Day of Physical Activity (time frame: baseline and 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02341235, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Jul 2024.

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