We tested the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an online diet and physical activity program for women with early-stage breast cancer who had completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy (ongoing endocrine therapy allowed). Participants with low fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption and/or low moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels were randomized to one of two doses - low (one Zoom group session) or high (12 Zoom group sessions) - of an online lifestyle program with the goal of improving F/V intake and MVPA. All participants received eHealth communications (text messages, study website access), a Fitbit, and a WiFi-enabled scale.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Exercise has been shown to improve physical function and quality of life for individuals with cancer. However, low rates of exercise adoption and commonly reported barriers to accessing exercise programming have demonstrated a need for virtual exercise programming in lieu of traditional in-person formats.
Objective: The aim of this study was to summarize the existing research on supervised exercise interventions delivered virtually for individuals living with and beyond cancer.
Contemp Clin Trials
December 2022
Background: The design of a randomized pilot trial evaluating the feasibility of two doses of a digital health intervention promoting changes in nutrition and physical activity in breast cancer (BC) survivors is described.
Methods: Eligible women were adults with history of early-stage breast cancer and > 60 days post-treatment, consumed <5 servings/day of fruits/vegetables and/or engaged in <150 min/week of aerobic moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and had internet access. Participants were randomized to 6 months of either a "low" (1 session) or "high" (12 sessions) dose digital health intervention.
Background: Many transgender individuals choose to undergo gender-affirming hormone treatment (GAHT) and/or sex reassignment surgery (SRS) to alleviate the distress that is associated with gender dysphoria. Although these treatment options often succeed in alleviating such symptoms, they can also negatively impact future reproductive potential.
Objective And Rationale: The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the available psychosocial and medical literature on fertility preservation (FP) for transgender adolescents and young adults (TAYAs), to identify gaps in the current research and provide suggestions for future research directions.