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Ovarian CancerTEALNCT05761561

Trial of Exercise and Lifestyle for Women With Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer

A study testing Exercise and medical nutrition in people with Ovarian Cancer, run by Yale University at 2 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

An anticipated 200 women with newly diagnosed ovarian and endometrial cancer scheduled to receive chemotherapy (adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery or neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery) will be recruited from Smilow Cancer Hospital Network at Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
Ovarian Cancer
What is being tested?
Exercise and medical nutrition
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
200 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
19 Apr 2023to Jun 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • have a diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma, stage I-IV OR have a diagnosis of advanced or metastatic endometrial carcinoma (including carcinosarcoma) AND their treatment regimen includes carboplatin and taxane (or equivalent)
  • be scheduled to receive at least 6 cycles of neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy
  • be physically able to walk without a walking aid (e.g. cane or walker)
  • be able to complete forms, understand instructions and read intervention book in English or Spanish
  • agree to be randomly assigned to either group
  • have clearance from oncologist to participate
  • be ≥ 18 years of age

Who cannot join

  • having already completed a 2nd cycle of chemotherapy
  • already practicing dietary (>7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day) OR physical activity guidelines (≥150 min per week of moderate to vigorous exercise and resistance training two times per week) since diagnosis
  • pregnancy or intention to become pregnant
  • recent (past year) stroke/myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure/ejection fraction <40%
  • presence of dementia or major psychiatric disease
  • in active treatment including target or biologic therapies for any other cancer (excluding hormone therapy treatments)
  • receiving external beam radiation

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

United States2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136

    Tracy Crane, PhD, 305-243-9832, Tecrane@miami.edu

    Recruiting
  • Yale University

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511

    Melinda Irwin, PhD, 203-499-9405, melinda.irwin@yale.edu

    203-499-9405

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Trial of Exercise and Lifestyle (TEAL) for Women With Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer

An anticipated 200 women with newly diagnosed ovarian and endometrial cancer scheduled to receive chemotherapy (adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery or neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery) will be recruited from Smilow Cancer Hospital Network at Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at University of Miami.

Participants will be randomized to an exercise and medical nutrition intervention arm with weekly counseling sessions throughout chemotherapy, or a control arm.

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Study assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-chemotherapy/end of intervention and at 1-year post diagnosis. Women who are prescribed neoadjuvant therapy will have additional assessments prior to surgery.

Data required to calculate the primary endpoint (relative dose intensity of chemotherapy) will be abstracted from the medical record directly following each chemotherapy session.

Read the detailed description

200 women with newly diagnosed ovarian or endometrial cancer scheduled to receive chemotherapy (adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery or neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery) will be recruited from Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at University of Miami. If women are interested and eligible, the study team will obtain consent and collect baseline data. Participants will be randomized to an exercise and medical nutrition intervention (18 weeks dependent on length of chemotherapy) or usual care throughout therapy. After the standard 6 cycles of chemotherapy (~18 weeks), a post-chemotherapy/end of intervention visit will be conducted. Follow-up assessments will be at standard of care visits (12-months post-diagnosis). Data required to calculate the primary endpoint (relative dose intensity of chemotherapy) will be abstracted from the medical record directly following each chemotherapy session.

Conditions
Ovarian Cancer
Being tested
Exercise and medical nutrition
Medical subject headings
Ovarian Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • Exercise and medical nutritionBehavioural

    The study dietitian and exercise trainer will each conduct weekly counseling sessions via telephone or zoom throughout the course of chemotherapy (approximately 18 weeks) to assist the participants in achieving the diet and exercise study goals. Participants will be provided written informational material, exercise bands for strength training and a Fitbit to record activity.

    Participant goals are to: 1) participate in 150 min/week of moderate-intensity physical activity 2) participate in two weekly strength training sessions; 3) eat a combination of 5 or more servings of vegetables and/or fruits per day 4) consume 25 grams or more of fiber/day; 5) consume adequate amounts of protein to prevent muscle wasting (1.2g/kg body weight).

Study groups in NCT05761561
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Exercise and medical nutritionExperimentalOver the intervention period (18 weeks on average - dependent on length of chemotherapy) women in the intervention arm will receive weekly counseling sessions, the study dietitian and exercise trainer will each conduct weekly sessions to assist the participants in achieving the diet and exercise study goals.
Receives: Behavioral: Exercise and medical nutrition
ControlNo interventionContact limited to study assessments.

What is being measured

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

  1. Chemotherapy completion rate (relative dose intensity)

    Chemotherapy completion rate will be assessed as the average relative dose intensity for the originally planned regimen based on standard formulas. This will be measured using the number and percent of patients requiring dose-adjustments, dose-delays, reason for dose.

    Measured: Through end of first line chemotherapy, an average of 5 months

Secondary outcomes (25)
  1. Change in Skeletal muscle mass

    Skeletal muscle mass will be assessed assessed using CT scans. The L3 slice used for analysis will be within 3-5mm of the lower border of the L3 vertebral body across individuals. A multiple-step procedure will be used to segment images into skeletal muscle, excluding visceral adipose tissue, subcutaneous adipose tissue, organs, vessels, and bony structures.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  2. Change in Muscle Mass assessed using D3Creatine dilution method

    A capsule of D3Creatine will be given to the participant to ingest. Fasting urine sample is then collected between 2-5 days after the dose is ingested and sent for analysis. For subsequent measurements, there is some residual D3Cr remaining in muscle, so a pre- D3Creatine dose urine sample is needed to measure the D3Cr enrichment from the initial dose and a sample taken 2-5 days after the dose.

    Measured: Through end of first line chemotherapy, an average of 5 months.

  3. Change in Healthy Eating Index-2020 (24-hour recall)

    24-Hour Dietary Recall will be assessed. Two 24-hour recalls (1 weekday and weekend day, 30-40 minutes to complete) will be captured. Interviewers record all food and beverage consumption over a 24-hour period using the USDA multi-pass method with the University of Minnesota Nutrition Data System-Research Version system. The two days at each time point will be averaged and calories (kcal), nutrients, and diet quality assessed. Diet quality will be calculated using the HEI-2020; range of 0 - 100, higher score indicating better diet quality.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  4. Change in Healthy Eating Index-2020 (FFQ)

    Recent diet will be assessed via food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Diet quality will be calculated using the HEI-2020; range of 0 - 100, higher score indicating better diet quality.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  5. Change in Physical activity - objective measure

    Participants will receive an Actigraph GTX9 accelerometer and instructed to wear it on the waist for 7 continuous days. From the Actigraph GTX9, daily summary moderate to vigorous physical activity will be calculated.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  6. Change in Physical activity - subjective measure

    Physical Activity Recall: The interviewer administered modified physical activity questionnaire (MPAQ) will measure physical activity.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  7. Change in Neuropathy

    The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT)-neuropathy subscale (FACT-GOG-Ntx) will be used to assess neuropathy (38 items).

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  8. Change in Cognitive function

    Cognitive function will be assessed using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT)-Cog. This self-administered questionnaire includes four subscales, 'Perceived Cognitive Impairments' (20 items), 'Impact of Quality of Life' (4 items) , 'Comments from Others' (4 items), and 'Perceived Cognitive Abilities' (9 items).

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  9. Change in Arthralgia

    Arthralgia: Arthralgia will be assessed via the Brief Pain Inventory.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  10. Change in GI disturbance

    The 13-item Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale developed for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (GSRS-IBS)with subscales on satiety, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating, will be used to assess GI disturbance.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  11. Change in lower leg lymphedema

    Lower leg lymphedema will be assessed using Gynecology Oncology Cancer Lymphedema Questionnaire.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  12. Change in BMI

    Participants will be weighed in light clothing, without shoes, rounding up to the nearest 0.1 kg. Height will be measured without shoes, using a stadiometer, rounding up to the nearest 0.1 cm. BMI will be calculated from the measured weight and height.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  13. Change in waist circumference

    Waist measurement will rounded up to the nearest millimeter.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  14. Change in Skin Carotenoids

    The Veggie meter will be used to measure carotenoid levels. This method is rapid and non-invasive, and measures skin carotenoids using optical signals.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  15. Change in Fitness

    Participants will be complete a 6-minute walk test following the American Thoracic Society's standardized protocol, with the score equal to the distance walked in 6 minutes in meters.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  16. Change in grip strength

    Grip strength assessed by dynamometer. Handgrip strength is a valid, simple measure of muscle strength that correlates well with leg strength, poor mobility, and incident disability in activities of daily living.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  17. Change in blood biomarkers

    Bloods will be taken. Plasma, serum and buffy coat samples will be prepared and frozen at -80 degrees C. Potential blood biomarkers include: glucose, insulin, leptin, VEGF, CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, CA-125.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  18. Change in financial toxicity

    Financial toxicity will be assessed using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-COST (FACIT-COST), a measure of financial toxicity (financial distress). Values : minimum = 0 and maximum = 48. Higher scores are worse outcome.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  19. Change in level of function and ability to perform specific tasks

    Women will complete the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT)-ovarian cancer subscale (FACT-O) (ovarian cancer patients) or the FACT-endometrial (FACT-EN) cancer subscale (endometrial cancer patients) to assess level of function and ability to perform specific tasks.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  20. Change in Social Support

    Women will complete the MOS Social Support Survey Subscale.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  21. Change in Social Activity

    Women will complete the MOS Social Activity limitations Scale.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  22. Change in Quality of life (SF-36)

    Women will complete the Short Form Survey (SF-36) (36 items)

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  23. Change in Sleep Quality

    Sleep Quality: Women will complete Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  24. Change in Fatigue

    Fatigue: Women will complete Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue). Values : minimum = 0 and maximum = 52. Higher scores are worse outcome.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  25. Change in symptoms of chemotherapy assessed using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE)

    The Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) will be used to assess symptoms. This well-validated survey includes symptoms and adverse events related to chemotherapy. The constructs we will measure include dry mouth, mouth/throat sores, taste, appetite, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, neuropathy, concentration, memory, pain, insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes and fatigue.

    Measured: Through end of chemotherapy, an average of 5 months.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Mar 2023
  2. Study start19 Apr 2023
  3. Primary completionJun 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJun 2027 (estimated)

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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
200 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05761561
Sponsor's protocol ID
20211179
Other IDs
U01CA271278
Acronym
TEAL
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
6 Feb 2023
Last updated
20 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided: Before making the data available to researchers not involved in the proposed study, we will ensure that the data to be shared are de-identified and comply with both IRB regulations and the Privacy Rule under HIPAA regulations. Under no circumstances will personal identifying information, such as name, address, telephone, medical record number be shared with anyone outside our research team.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Exercise and medical nutrition in people with Ovarian Cancer, run by Yale University at 2 sites 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 7 inclusion and 7 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Chemotherapy completion rate (relative dose intensity) (time frame: Through end of first line chemotherapy, an average of 5 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 20 Jul 2026.

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