A Culturally-Tailored Mobile Health and Social Media Physical Activity Intervention for Improving Physical Activity in Hispanic or Latino/Latina Adolescent and Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors, Walking Juntos Study

NCT ID: NCT06410209

Last Updated: 2025-10-24

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

190 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-10-15

Study Completion Date

2027-09-15

Brief Summary

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This clinical trial tests the impact of a culturally-tailored home-based physical activity program on physical fitness in Hispanic or Latino/Latina adolescent and young adult (AYA) childhood cancer survivors. After treatment for cancer, some AYA survivors experience long-term effects from the cancer and its treatment including weight gain, fatigue and decreased physical fitness. Hispanic or Latino/Latina survivors may have a higher risk of these effects compared to non-Hispanics. Regular physical activity helps maintain healthy weight, energy levels and overall health. Participating in a culturally-tailored home-based physical activity program may help increase physical activity in Hispanic or Latino/Latina AYA childhood cancer survivors.

Detailed Description

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Use an iterative approach to develop a culturally-tailored multilevel remote-based physical activity (PA) intervention among a total of 20 Latinx adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer (AYA survivors), 8-12 whose preferred language is English and 8-12 whose preferred language is Spanish, using the StepByStep intervention as a starting point. (Stage 1) II. Conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the potential efficacy of the culturally-tailored remote-based PA intervention (versus \[vs.\] Fitbit only) with respect to the primary outcome of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) measured with a research grade accelerometer over 12 weeks among a separate group of 170 Latinx AYA survivors whose preferred language is Spanish or English (n=85 per randomization arm) and who do not meet PA guidelines at baseline. The control group will receive a Fitbit only. (Stage 2)

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Among the patients enrolled to the RCT component of the study, evaluate the potential efficacy of randomization to the intervention relative to control arm with respect to decreasing sedentary time as assessed by a research accelerometer.

II. Evaluate potential efficacy of randomization to the active intervention arm with respect to improvement in reported health-related quality of life.

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate potential efficacy of randomization to the active intervention arm with respect to physiological measurements predictive of cardiometabolic health.

II. Determine the acceptability of and guidance on improving the intervention phases in preparation for a fully powered, long term RCT by conducting two rounds of post-trial qualitative interviews among selected consenting participants, n=30 for the intensive intervention phase and n=30 for the maintenance intervention phase. Preferences and barriers for an additional diet and nutrition component will also be explored.

OUTLINE:

STAGE 1: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily, set physical activity goals, receive text messages, and view private social media peer support group content over 7-10 days once every 3 months. Patients also wear a research grade activity measuring device over 1-3 days and participate in a one-on-one interview once every 3 months for 9 months.

STAGE 2: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.

GROUP I (INTERVENTION):

INTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks.

MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.

GROUP II (CONTROL): Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily for 12 weeks.

Conditions

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Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SEQUENTIAL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors
Investigators and participating site staff are blinded.

Study Groups

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Stage 1 (Fitbit, interview)

Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily, set physical activity goals, receive text messages, and view private social media peer support group content over 7-10 days once every 3 months. Patients also wear a research grade activity measuring device over 1-3 days and participate in a one-on-one interview once every 3 months for 9 months.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Goal Setting

Intervention Type OTHER

Set physical activity goals

Interview

Intervention Type OTHER

Participate in a one-on-one interview

Media Intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

View private social media peer support group content

Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Intervention Type OTHER

Wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker

Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Intervention Type OTHER

Wear a research grade activity measuring device

Questionnaire Administration

Intervention Type OTHER

Ancillary studies

Text Message-Based Navigation Intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

Receive text messages

Stage 2, Group I (Fitbit, goal setting, peer support)

INTENSIVE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and receive weekly reminders to wear the Fitbit for 12 weeks. Patients attend weekly goal setting sessions, receive individualized physical activity goals, view and post private social media peer support group content 2-3 times weekly, and receive badges for 12 weeks.

MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily and set their own physical activity goals weekly for 4 weeks. Patients also receive access to the social media account and post content for 4 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Goal Setting

Intervention Type OTHER

Set physical activity goals

Interview

Intervention Type OTHER

Ancillary studies

Media Intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

View private social media peer support group content

Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Intervention Type OTHER

Wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker

Questionnaire Administration

Intervention Type OTHER

Ancillary studies

Reward

Intervention Type OTHER

Receive badges

Text Message-Based Navigation Intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

Receive reminders

Stage 2, Group II (Fitbit)

Patients wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker daily for 12 weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Intervention Type OTHER

Wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker

Questionnaire Administration

Intervention Type OTHER

Ancillary studies

Interventions

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Goal Setting

Set physical activity goals

Intervention Type OTHER

Interview

Participate in a one-on-one interview

Intervention Type OTHER

Interview

Ancillary studies

Intervention Type OTHER

Media Intervention

View private social media peer support group content

Intervention Type OTHER

Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Wear a Fitbit physical activity tracker

Intervention Type OTHER

Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Wear a research grade activity measuring device

Intervention Type OTHER

Questionnaire Administration

Ancillary studies

Intervention Type OTHER

Reward

Receive badges

Intervention Type OTHER

Text Message-Based Navigation Intervention

Receive text messages

Intervention Type OTHER

Text Message-Based Navigation Intervention

Receive reminders

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Automated Text Message-Based Navigation Text Message-Based Navigation Automated Text Message-Based Navigation Text Message-Based Navigation

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patient must be ≥ 15 years and \< 21 years at the time of enrollment
* First diagnosis of malignant neoplasm (International Classification of Diseases for Oncology \[ICD-O\] behavior code of "3") in first and continuous remission at the time of enrollment
* Curative cancer treatment must have included chemotherapy (including cellular therapy) and/or radiation (including radioactive iodine). Note: Children's Oncology Group (COG) therapeutic trial participation is not required
* Completed all chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy in the last 3-36 months. This includes completion of all oral (e.g., tyrosine kinase inhibitors) and/or maintenance chemotherapy
* Self-report of \< 420 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week as assessed and documented via the study-specific Physical Activity Worksheet. Note: See the case report forms packet on the COG study web page for the study specific Physical Activity Worksheet
* Ambulatory and no known medical contraindications to increasing physical activity
* No known significant physical or cognitive impairment that would prevent use of the electronic devices used for the protocol intervention (e.g., Fitbit, smartphone, tablet, or computer)
* Able to read and write Spanish or English
* Self-identify as Hispanic, Latino/Latina/Latinx

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with previous allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) are excluded. Note: Patients with previous autologous HSCT, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy, and other cellular cancer therapies can participate as long as all other eligibility criteria are satisfied
* Post-menarchal female patients who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year are excluded. Note: Pregnancy status can be established by clinical history with patient. Post-menarchal female patients are eligible as long as they agree to use an effective contraceptive method (including abstinence) during study participation
* Participants who were enrolled in ALTE2031 (Step by Step) cannot enroll in ALTE2321. Participants who were enrolled in ALTE2321 Stage 1 (cultural tailoring) cannot enroll to participate in Stage 2 (RCT)
* All patients and/or their parents or legal guardians must sign a written informed consent. Note: Informed consent may be obtained electronically/online if allowed by local site policy and institutional review board (IRB)/ Research Ethics Board (REB) of record
* All institutional, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Cancer Institute (NCI) requirements for human studies must be met
Minimum Eligible Age

15 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

20 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Children's Oncology Group

NETWORK

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Jason A Mendoza

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Children's Oncology Group

Locations

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Banner Children's at Desert

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Site Status

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

Downey, California, United States

Site Status

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

Duarte, California, United States

Site Status

Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach

Long Beach, California, United States

Site Status

Valley Children's Hospital

Madera, California, United States

Site Status

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Oakland, California, United States

Site Status

Kaiser Permanente-Oakland

Oakland, California, United States

Site Status

Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Site Status

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Site Status

Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Site Status

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Site Status

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Site Status

Memorial Regional Hospital/Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Hollywood, Florida, United States

Site Status

Nemours Children's Clinic-Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Site Status

AdventHealth Orlando

Orlando, Florida, United States

Site Status

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Orlando, Florida, United States

Site Status

Nemours Children's Hospital

Orlando, Florida, United States

Site Status

University of Illinois

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Riley Hospital for Children

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Site Status

Ascension Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Site Status

Blank Children's Hospital

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Site Status

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Site Status

Children's Hospital and Medical Center of Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Site Status

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Site Status

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Site Status

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Site Status

Alliance for Childhood Diseases/Cure 4 the Kids Foundation

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Site Status

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Site Status

Renown Regional Medical Center

Reno, Nevada, United States

Site Status

Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

Site Status

University of New Mexico Cancer Center

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Site Status

Maimonides Medical Center

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Site Status

Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Campus

The Bronx, New York, United States

Site Status

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital

Portland, Oregon, United States

Site Status

Penn State Children's Hospital

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

BI-LO Charities Children's Cancer Center

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Site Status

East Tennessee Childrens Hospital

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Austin, Texas, United States

Site Status

Driscoll Children's Hospital

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Site Status

UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status

El Paso Children's Hospital

El Paso, Texas, United States

Site Status

Baylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Children's Hospital of San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

Methodist Children's Hospital of South Texas

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

Spokane, Washington, United States

Site Status

University Pediatric Hospital

San Juan, , Puerto Rico

Site Status

Countries

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United States Puerto Rico

Other Identifiers

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NCI-2024-03609

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

ALTE2321

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

COG-ALTE2321

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

ALTE2321

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

R01CA274450

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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UG1CA189955

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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ALTE2321

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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