This clinical trial develops and tests a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to improve adherence to lifestyle recommendations in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors and their family caregivers. The current challenge for cancer survivorship is identifying novel approaches to help adhere to the lifestyle recommendations that have been shown to improve symptom burden, health outcomes, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The development of a digital health intervention specifically for CRC survivors and family caregivers may improve adherence to the American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guideline for Cancer Survivors and improve family health.
Adults (18 years of age or older)
Diagnosis of stage I-III colon or rectal cancer
Undergone curative-intent complete surgical resection (patients who have received non-operative management for rectal cancer may be eligible)
Completed treatment (i.e., neo-adjuvant, adjuvant cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation, or surgical resection) at least six months prior
People with potential contraindications to exercise based on the PAR-Q, for those we are unable to obtain physician clearance
Planned major surgery during the study period
Scheduled to receive any form of cancer therapy during study participation
Concurrent, actively treated other cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer or localized prostate cancer treated with surveillance only)
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lead sponsor