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Prostate CancerPhase 1/2EXTRA-PCNCT06237179

Behavioral Exercise Training to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A Phase 1/2 study testing Exercise Training Intervention and Healthy Living Education in people with Prostate Cancer and Supportive Care, run by Virginia Commonwealth University at 2 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

To test the preliminary effectiveness of a home-based exercise training (ET) intervention to improve exercise capacity (VO2 peak \& 6-minute walk distance [6MWD]) among prostate cancer (PC) patients compared to controls receiving healthy living education (HLE) at 12 weeks. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 85 years, men only
Conditions the study is for
Prostate Cancer, Supportive Care
What is being tested?
Exercise Training Intervention and Healthy Living Education
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
21 Feb 2024to 31 Jan 2028
Phase
Phase 1/2
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 40 to 85 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Be diagnosed with stage II/III/IV prostate cancer
  • Be currently undergoing treatment with ADT (intermittent or prolonged)
  • Have completed local curative-intent treatment, including prostatectomy or definitive radiation;
  • Be >40 years of age up to 85;
  • Be willing to sign an informed consent with HIPAA authorization form;
  • Not have any hearing or sight impairments that result in the inability to use the telephone or hear normal conversation;
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  • Must be able to join an intervention group by personal computer, smartphone or telephone call and should agree to recording of an interview;
  • Be without any serious medical condition that precludes safe participation in an exercise program;
  • Speak English

Who cannot join

  • Be unable to undergo MRI (i.e., ferromagnetic materials in body, inability to lie flat, claustrophobia);
  • Have contraindications to exercise testing;
  • Have pre-existing overt cardiovascular disease/heart failure;
  • Active illness/infection;
  • Hemoglobin < 7.0 grams/dL
  • Platelet count < 10 x 109/L

Trial locations and contacts

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

Alexander R Lucas, PhD contact

804 628-6610

Alexander.Lucas@vcuhealth.org

Alexandra Marshall, MS contact

804 628-1215

lara.marshall@vcuhealth.org

United States2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    Richmond, Virginia, 23249

    Alexander R Lucas, PhD, 804-628-6610, Alexander.Lucas2@va.gov

    Alexandra L Marshall, MS, 804 628-1215, lara.marshall@vcuhealth.org

    Not yet recruiting
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298

    Alexandra Marshall, marshallla@vcu.edu

    Alexander Lucas, PhD, 804-628-6610, Alexander.Lucas@vcuhealth.org

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Behavioral Exercise Training to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Men Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy (EXTRA-PC)

To test the preliminary effectiveness of a home-based exercise training (ET) intervention to improve exercise capacity (VO2 peak \& 6-minute walk distance [6MWD]) among prostate cancer (PC) patients compared to controls receiving healthy living education (HLE) at 12 weeks.

Being tested
Exercise Training Intervention, Healthy Living Education
Keywords
Prostate Cancer, Supportive Care, Exercise
Medical subject headings
Prostatic Neoplasms, Motor Activity

What participants receive

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

  • Exercise Training InterventionBehavioural

    Also called Behavioral, Exercise Training

    5.1. The behavioral ET and HLE interventions will be delivered over 12 weeks. Before starting the study, men will be asked to attend one (1) in-person small group orientation to provide an overview of each intervention arm, familiarize them with web-based and smartphone applications or hard copy manuals for delivery of intervention content, exercise logs, resistance bands, and equipment for strength training.

  • Healthy Living EducationBehavioural

    During the initial 12 weeks of the study, men randomized to the HLE group will receive educational modules delivered remotely (or manual and telephone call) in a group-based setting to approximately match contact frequency and structure with the ET arm.

Study groups in NCT06237179
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Exercise Training InterventionExperimentalThe exercise program (ET) is tailored to each participant depending on his initial functional capacity, cardiorespiratory fitness and strength, to achieve ≥150 moderate to vigorous physical activity
Receives: Behavioral: Exercise Training Intervention
Healthy Living Education ControlActive comparatorEducational modules delivered remotely (or manual and telephone call) in a group-based setting to approximately match contact frequency and structure with the ET arm.
Receives: Behavioral: Healthy Living Education

What is being measured

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

  1. Change from baseline in maximal exercise capacity (VO2 peak) at 12 weeks

    Exercise capacity will be measured by the maximal volume of oxygen utilization (VO2 peak) during a supine graded cardiopulmonary exercise test done in conjunction with cardiac magnetic resonance (exeCMR+CPET). VO2 will be measured in both relative (ml/kg/minute) and absolute (L/minute) terms.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks

  2. Change from baseline in sub-maximal exercise capacity (6MWD) at 12 weeks

    The distance walked in a sub-maximal 6-minute walk test (6MWD). 6MWD will be reported as meters walked (m).

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks

Secondary outcomes (22)
  1. Stroke Volume (SV) as a cardiac determinant of exercise capacity among men undergoing ADT following 12 weeks of ET vs HLE controls.

    By measuring resting and exercise -associated left ventricular (LV) end-diastolic (EDV) and end-systolic volumes (ESV) we will calculate stroke volume (SV) in milliliters/beat (ml).

    SV = EDV - ESV

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks

  2. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) as a cardiac determinant of exercise capacity among men undergoing ADT following 12 weeks of ET vs HLE controls.

    By measuring resting and exercise-associated stroke volumes (SV) as a proportion of end-diastolic volumes (EDV) we will calculate left ventricular ejection fraction (%).

    LVEF = SV/EDV

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks

  3. Cardiac output (CO) as a cardiac determinant of exercise capacity among men undergoing ADT following 12 weeks of ET vs HLE controls.

    By measuring resting and exercise-associated stroke volume (SV) and the heart rate (HR) in conjunction with image acquisition we will calculate cardiac output in liters per minute (L/min).

    CO = SV x HR

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks

  4. Arterial-venous oxygen (a-vO2) difference as a musculoskeletal determinant of exercise capacity among men undergoing ADT following 12 weeks of ET vs HLE controls.

    From the exercise tests we will calculate a-vO2 difference using the FICK equation. The difference in oxygen saturation between the venous circulation and the arterial circulation will be reported in milliliters (ml) and also expressed as ml/100ml of blood (%)

    a-vO2 = VO2 / CO

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks

  5. Change in lean body mass

    We will conduct body composition assessments using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and a Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scan. We will use dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to assess whole body composition for lean body mass.

    Lean body mass will be reported as kilograms (kg)

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks

  6. Change in fat mass

    We will conduct body composition assessments using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and a Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scan. We will use dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to assess whole body composition for fat mass as well as distribution patterns of adiposity, e.g., visceral adipose tissue.

    Fat mass and visceral fat mass will be reported in kilograms (kg) and body fat percentage will be reported as fat mass / body mass (%)

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks

  7. Neighborhood Environment & Walkability Survey (NEWS-A)

    NEWS-A is a validated self-reported survey used to assess factors that are correlates or determinants of participants ability to engage in physical activity in their neighborhoods. For example, higher walkability is determined by availability of sidewalks and access to nearby facilities.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  8. Change in physical activity assessed with the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ)

    GLTEQ is a self-report survey to determine the level typical activity a participant engages in each week. Higher scores on the index indicate more activity.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  9. Change in physical activity assessed with Accelerometry

    The ActivPAL and Actigraph accelerometers provide an objective assessment of sedentary sitting time and increasing intensities of physical activity in minutes per week

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  10. Change in self-efficacy to navigate barriers to engaging in exercise

    A self report of self-efficacy to engage in exercise or physical activity under different challenging conditions such as when experiencing fatigue. Higher scores indicate increased confidence to navigate barriers.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  11. Change in self-efficacy to walk for increasing periods of time.

    A self report of self-efficacy to engage in walking for an increasing period of time. Higher scores indicate increased confidence to walk for a longer periods of time without resting.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  12. Change in Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Prostate (FACT-P) scores

    FACT-P is a validated self report measures of different domains of quality of life that are important for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Subscale scores can be assessed to gauge functional wellbeing, physical wellbeing, social wellbeing and emotional wellbeing as well as prostate specific wellbeing. Higher scores indicate a higher quality of life on overall and sub scales.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  13. Change in health-related quality of life (SF-36) scores

    SF-36 (RAND) is a validated self report measure of different domains of health-related quality of life that are important for adults. Higher scores indicate a higher health-related quality of life .

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  14. Change in fatigue measured with the patient reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) - Fatigue scores

    PROMIS - Fatigue is a validated self-report measure of fatigue among patients diagnosed with cancer and higher scores indicate a lower level of fatigue.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  15. Change in physical function measured with the patient reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) - Physical Functioning scores

    PROMIS - Physical Functioning is a validated self-report measure of physical functioning among patients diagnosed with cancer and higher scores indicate a better function.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  16. Change in sleep disturbance measured with the patient reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) - Sleep Disturbance scores

    PROMIS - Sleep Disturbance is a validated self-report measure of sleep disturbance among patients diagnosed with cancer and higher scores indicate less sleep disruption.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  17. Change in depressive symptoms measured with the patient reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) - Depression scores

    PROMIS - Depression is a validated self-report measure of depressive symptoms among patients diagnosed with cancer and higher scores indicate less symptoms.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  18. Change in anxiety measured with the patient reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) - Anxiety scores

    PROMIS - Anxiety is a validated self-report measure of depressive symptoms among patients diagnosed with cancer and higher scores indicate less symptoms.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  19. Change in emotional distress measured with the patient reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) - Emotional Distress scores

    PROMIS - Anxiety is a validated self-report measure of depressive symptoms among patients diagnosed with cancer and higher scores indicate less symptoms.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  20. Change in fatigue measured with the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue (FACIT-F) scale

    FACUT-F is a validated self-report measure of fatigue among patients undergoing treatment for a chronic illness and higher scores indicate less fatigue.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  21. Change in perceived stress as measured with Cohen's perceived stress scale (PSS)

    PSS is a validated self-report measure of perceived stress and higher scores indicate more perceived stress.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  22. Change in physical function assessed with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

    SPPB is a validated objective assessment of 3 domains of physical function that includes gait speed, grip strength and time taken to stand from a chair 5 times. Each down is scored on a scale of 0-4 with a total score summed from each domain. A higher score is indicative of better functioning.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 Feb 2024
  2. Study start21 Feb 2024
  3. Primary completion31 Jan 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Jan 2028 (estimated)

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 1/2
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
60 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06237179
Sponsor's protocol ID
MCC-23-20934
Other IDs
HM20028583, 1K01HL161419-01A1
Acronym
EXTRA-PC
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
4 Jan 2024
Last updated
2 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Exercise Training Intervention and Healthy Living Education in people with Prostate Cancer and Supportive Care, run by Virginia Commonwealth 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 9 inclusion and 6 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 2 Mar 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.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

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?

Contact Alexander R Lucas, PhD (804 628-6610, Alexander.Lucas@vcuhealth.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from baseline in maximal exercise capacity (VO2 peak) at 12 weeks (time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 2 Mar 2026.

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