Clinical trial · Interventional
Facebook-based Physical Activity Intervention for Young Adult Cancer Survivors: the FITNET Randomized Pilot Study
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and efficacy of a behavioral intervention, delivered through an existing social networking website (Facebook), on physical activity (moderate-intensity minutes per week) among young adult cancer survivors compared to a self-help education condition. For this research study, investigators will conduct a 12-week randomized trial. After a baseline survey, weekly messages, a pedometer, goal-setting tool, physical activity log and discussion prompts will be delivered to the intervention group. Comparison group participants will receive links to websites with self-help education materials. After 12 weeks, a follow-up survey will be given to both groups. Changes in physical activity, quality of life and psychosocial factors will be examined. The investigators hypothesize that those receiving the intervention will have improved physical activity behaviors at 12-week follow-up relative to those in the comparison group.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Activity | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (2)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook-based Messages/Website | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Facebook-based Self-help Comparison | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
- label
- Facebook-based Self-help Comparison
- description
- Participants will receive a pedometer and twelve weekly messages with links to Internet resources that have educational materials related to exercise and cancer survivorship.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Facebook-based Self-help Comparison
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Facebook-based Messages/Website
- description
- Participants will receive a pedometer, twelve weekly messages, and be encouraged to participate in sixteen Facebook group discussions and use a website for exercise goal-setting and tracking activity.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Facebook-based Messages/Website
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 21 Years
- Maximum age
- 39 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Young adult between ages 21-39 diagnosed with cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) at age 18 or older * At least 1 year beyond date of diagnosis with no evidence of progressive disease or second primary cancers * Completed cancer treatment * English-speaking and writing * No pre-existing medical condition(s) or contraindications that preclude adherence to an unsupervised exercise program, including cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, pulmonary conditions, renal disease, and severe orthopedic conditions * Not adhering to the American Cancer Society's recommendation of at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week (\<150 minutes/week) * Have access to Internet service and an active Facebook account * Willing to be randomized * Have indicated consent by checking "yes" to the online consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * \< 21 and \> 39 years of age * Diagnosed with cancer less than one year previously or still in treatment * Pre-existing medical condition(s) that preclude adherence to an unsupervised exercise program, including cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, pulmonary conditions, renal disease, and severe orthopedic conditions
References
Publications (2)
- DERIVEDValle CG, Tate DF. Engagement of young adult cancer survivors within a Facebook-based physical activity intervention. Transl Behav Med. 2017 Dec;7(4):667-679. doi: 10.1007/s13142-017-0483-3. PMID 28374211
- DERIVEDValle CG, Tate DF, Mayer DK, Allicock M, Cai J. A randomized trial of a Facebook-based physical activity intervention for young adult cancer survivors. J Cancer Surviv. 2013 Sep;7(3):355-68. doi: 10.1007/s11764-013-0279-5. Epub 2013 Mar 27. PMID 23532799