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Metabolic SyndromeMetS-BCNCT06827704

Physical Activity Targeting Metabolic Syndrome for Prevention of Breast Cancer in SAI Women

A study testing Enhanced physical activity monitor which is Fitbit watch with mobile App, Bollywood-style group dance and PAMDance in people with Metabolic Syndrome and Breast Cancer Prevention, run by Rush University Medical Center at 2 sites in United States.

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Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

This study aims to to improve physical activity and metabolic outcomes for breast cancer prevention in South Asian Indian immigrant women. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 65 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Enhanced physical activity monitor which is Fitbit watch with mobile App, Bollywood-style group dance and PAMDance
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
96 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
1 May 2025to 31 Dec 2026
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 40 to 65 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Self-identified first-generation SAI woman aged 40-65 years without breast cancer diagnosis (permanent residency in US or are in the process of obtaining permanent residency)
  • Insufficiently active (self-reported <150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity or <75 minutes/week of vigorous-intensity PA in the past month)
  • Conversant in Hindi
  • Owns a smartphone for Fitbit application
  • Has a computer or mobile device with Internet access
  • Willing to participate in recorded Virtual intervention sessions
  • Medical clearance if has Type 1 diabetes, or Type 2 diabetes with an A1C ≥ 9.0%, or have an A1C of ≥ 6.5% without a prior diabetes diagnosis
  • Has no disabilities preventing regular PA determined by Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q \& You)

Who cannot join

  • Major signs/symptoms of pulmonary or CVD, unstable cardiac or pulmonary disease in the past month, or other conditions interfering with walking (per PAR-Q \& You)
  • Systolic BP ≥160 and/or diastolic BP ≥100

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Rush University College of Nursing

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612

  • Rush University College of Nursing

    Sugar Grove, Illinois, 60554

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About this study

Official title: Physical Activity Targeting Metabolic Syndrome for Prevention of Breast Cancer in South Asian Indian Immigrant Women

This study aims to to improve physical activity and metabolic outcomes for breast cancer prevention in South Asian Indian immigrant women.

Read the detailed description

One out of every eight SAI women in the US is at risk of developing breast cancer and breast cancer manifests 5-10 years earlier in South Asian Indian immigrant (SAI) women (54.5 [SD =13.3]) than in their non-Hispanic White women counterparts (p<.01). The risk of breast cancer is 2.3 times higher in SAI women with metabolic syndrome (hypertension, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and central obesity (HR 2.30, 95% CI 1.18-4.49) than their non-Hispanic White women counterparts. To reduce disparities related to metabolic syndrome associated breast cancer in at-risk SAI women, increasing lifestyle physical activity is critical. Approximately 50% of first-generation SAI women in the US, fail to meet recommended physical activity guidelines. Western leisure-time activities lack the cultural connection for many SAI women due to language issue, perceived racial discrimination, and a limited sense of community. To address disparities related to physical activity barriers, the physical activity interventions must be culturally tailored to promote their uptake among at-risk first-generation midlife SAI women. In-person culturally tailored program with Bollywood-style group dance and goal setting with a physical activity monitor have been shown to significantly improve average daily steps, self-efficacy, blood pressure, blood glucose, lipids, body weight, and waist circumference (p<.05) in first-generation midlife SAI women. However, lack of time due to role expectations at home and lack of transportation presented a challenge for SAI women to attend in-person behavioral group activities. Therefore, the purpose of this virtual 24-week culturally relevant physical activity program with 2x2 factorial design is to improve physical activity and metabolic outcomes for breast cancer prevention in first-generation midlife (aged 40-65) SAI women with insufficient physical activity (self-reported <150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity or <75 minutes/week of vigorous-intensity physical activity in the past month). Women (N=96) will be randomized into one of four conditions 1) Enhanced physical activity monitor which is Fitbit watch with mobile App (PAM), 2) Bollywood-style group dance (Dance), 3) PAMDance, or 4) usual care control. This study aims to: (1) Determine the independent and combined efficacies of PAM and Dance at 12 and 24 weeks on lifestyle physical activity (steps/day [ActiGraph], minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity/week (ActiGraph and self-report) in midlife SAI women; (2) Determine the independent and combined efficacies of PAM and Dance at 12 and 24 weeks on metabolic outcomes (blood pressure, blood glucose, lipids, body mass index, and waist circumference). We expect that our findings will demonstrate the efficacy of a virtual culturally tailored lifestyle behavioral physical activity intervention to be broadly applicable for addressing metabolic disparities that confer increased risk for breast cancer in first-generation midlife SAI women.

Being tested
Enhanced physical activity monitor which is Fitbit watch with mobile App, Bollywood-style group dance, PAMDance
Medical subject headings
Metabolic Syndrome, Motor Activity

What participants receive

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

  • Enhanced physical activity monitor which is Fitbit watch with mobile AppBehavioural

    Participants will receive an enhanced physical activity monitor treatment for 6 months which includes goal setting with a physical activity prescription, and self-monitoring with a physical activity monitor (Fitbit watch). Edit

  • Bollywood-style group danceBehavioural

    Participants will participate in 60-minute, moderate-intensity Bollywood-style culturally tailored group dance virtual sessions, 2x/week for 6 months

  • PAMDanceBehavioural

    Participants will receive an enhanced physical activity monitor treatment for 6 months which includes goal setting with a physical activity prescription, and self-monitoring with a physical activity monitor (Fitbit watch). In addition, Participants will participate in 60-minute, moderate-intensity Bollywood-style culturally tailored group dance virtual sessions, 2x/week for 6 months

Study groups in NCT06827704
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Enhanced physical activity monitor which is Fitbit watch with mobile AppExperimentalParticipants will receive an enhanced physical activity monitor treatment for 6 months which includes goal setting with a physical activity prescription, and self-monitoring with a physical activity monitor (Fitbit watch).
Receives: Behavioral: Enhanced physical activity monitor which is Fitbit watch with mobile App
Bollywood-style group danceExperimentalParticipants will participate in 60-minute, moderate-intensity Bollywood-style culturally tailored group dance virtual sessions, 2x/week for 6 months.
Receives: Behavioral: Bollywood-style group dance
PAMDanceExperimentalParticipants will receive an enhanced physical activity monitor treatment for 6 months which includes goal setting with a physical activity prescription, and self-monitoring with a physical activity monitor (Fitbit watch). In addition, Participants will participate in 60-minute, moderate-intensity Bollywood-style culturally tailored group dance virtual sessions, 2x/week for 6 months.
Receives: Behavioral: PAMDance
Usual care controlNo interventionParticipants in the usual care group do not receive any PAM or Dance related intervention.

What is being measured

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

  1. Physical Activity- Steps/day

    Determine the independent and combined efficacies of PAM and Dance at 12 and 24 weeks on lifestyle PA (steps/day [ActiGraph] in midlife SAI women.

    Measured: Baseline plus change will be assessed at weeks 12 and 24.

  2. Physical Activity- Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA)/day

    Determine the independent and combined efficacies of PAM and Dance at 12 and 24 weeks on minutes of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA)/day (ActiGraph and self-report) in midlife SAI women.

    Measured: Baseline plus change will be assessed at weeks 12 and 24.

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Metabolic outcomes (1)

    Blood pressure

    Measured: Baseline plus change will be assessed at weeks 12 and 24.

  2. Metabolic outcomes (2)

    Blood glucose: point-of-care HbA1C

    Measured: Baseline plus change will be assessed at weeks 12 and 24.

  3. Metabolic outcomes (3)

    Lipid panel : point-of-care total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL

    Measured: Baseline plus change will be assessed at weeks 12 and 24.

  4. Metabolic outcomes (4)

    Body composition: BMI (weight measured in pounds; height measured in inches)

    Measured: Baseline plus change will be assessed at weeks 12 and 24.

  5. Metabolic outcomes (5)

    Body composition: waist measured in inches

    Measured: Baseline plus change will be assessed at weeks 12 and 24.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted14 Feb 2025
  2. Study start1 May 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2026
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2026 (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 N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Factorial
Model description
2x2 factorial design
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
96 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06827704
Sponsor's protocol ID
24032906-IRB01
Other IDs
DUNS: 068610245
Acronym
MetS-BC
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
10 Feb 2025
Last updated
31 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Daniel M, Miller A, Wilbur J. Multiple instrument translation for use with South Asian Indian immigrants. Res Nurs Health. 2011 Oct;34(5):419-32. doi: 10.1002/nur.20450. Epub 2011 Aug 4.

    PubMed 21818758
  • Daniel M, Abendroth M, Erlen JA. Barriers and Motives to PA in South Asian Indian Immigrant Women. West J Nurs Res. 2018 Sep;40(9):1339-1356. doi: 10.1177/0193945917697218. Epub 2017 Mar 10.

    PubMed 28281387
  • Daniel M, Marquez D, Ingram D, Fogg L. Group Dance and Motivational Coaching for Walking: A Physical Activity Program for South Asian Indian Immigrant Women Residing in the United States. J Phys Act Health. 2021 Mar 1;18(3):262-271. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2019-0316. Epub 2021 Feb 4.

    PubMed 33540381
  • Daniel M, Wilbur J, Fogg LF, Miller AM. Correlates of lifestyle: physical activity among South Asian Indian immigrants. J Community Health Nurs. 2013;30(4):185-200. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2013.838482.

    PubMed 24219639
  • Daniel M, Wilbur J, Marquez D, Farran C. Lifestyle physical activity behavior among South Asian Indian immigrants. J Immigr Minor Health. 2013 Dec;15(6):1082-9. doi: 10.1007/s10903-013-9842-4.

    PubMed 23686529
  • Daniel M, Wilbur J. Physical activity among South Asian Indian immigrants: an integrative review. Public Health Nurs. 2011 Sep-Oct;28(5):389-401. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1446.2010.00932.x. Epub 2011 May 9.

    PubMed 22092422
  • Daniel M, Buchholz S, Fogg L. Physical Activity in South Asian Indians: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. West J Nurs Res. 2023 Apr;45(4):363-374. doi: 10.1177/01939459221134373. Epub 2022 Nov 2.

    PubMed 36324264

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Enhanced physical activity monitor which is Fitbit watch with mobile App, Bollywood-style group dance and PAMDance in people with Metabolic Syndrome and Breast Cancer Prevention, run by Rush University Medical Center 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 8 inclusion and 2 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 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?

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?

Physical Activity- Steps/day (time frame: Baseline plus change will be assessed at weeks 12 and 24.). 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?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06827704, which also lists 7 linked publications.

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 2026.

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