Clinical trial for Obesity
Official title Scalable TELeheaLth Cancer CARe: The STELLAR Program to Treat Cancer Risk Behaviors
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05687604
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if combining physical activity, smoking cessation, and weight‑loss support works better than just giving information. It also looks at how many people join and how diverse they are.
- Who it's for
- It is for people who have survived cancer and are dealing with obesity, smoking, or low activity levels.
- What's involved
- Participants set goals for exercise, quitting smoking, or losing weight and track progress with an app, spreadsheet, or paper. They fill out surveys and have height/weight measured at baseline, 3, 6, and 9 months. Those in the facilitated group also have 12 telehealth sessions with staff.
- Time commitment
- The program lasts 9 months, with surveys and measurements every 3 months and 12 telehealth visits for the facilitated group.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Northwestern Medicine patient
- Over 18 years old
- Engage in \<150 min/week of physical activity
- BMI of ≥25
- Report that they currently smoke or smoked within the last year
You likely can't join if
- Currently in another dietary, weight loss, smoking cessation (including cessation pharmacotherapy), or physical activity treatment/intervention.
- Limited level of oral and written English or Spanish
- Cognitively impaired adults
- Prisoners
- Absolute contraindications to exercise (i.e., acute myocardial infarction, complete heart block, acute congestive heart failure, unstable angina...
- Pregnant or plans to become pregnant.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Northwestern Medicine patient
- Over 18 years old
- Engage in \<150 min/week of physical activity
- BMI of ≥25
- Report that they currently smoke or smoked within the last year
- Diagnosed with any cancer (except non-melanoma skin)
- Ability to attend telehealth visits either via landline, cell phone, smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer
- 3 months post curative intent treatment if BMI of ≥25 or engage in \<150 min/week of physical activity
- Post curative intent treatment if they currently smoke or smoked within the last year
- Currently in another dietary, weight loss, smoking cessation (including cessation pharmacotherapy), or physical activity treatment/intervention.
- Limited level of oral and written English or Spanish
- Cognitively impaired adults
- Prisoners
- Absolute contraindications to exercise (i.e., acute myocardial infarction, complete heart block, acute congestive heart failure, unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension), metastatic disease or planned elective surgery
- Pregnant or plans to become pregnant.
- Individuals engaging in the physical activity or weight loss interventions must pass pre- physical activity participation screening or obtain medical clearance
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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