๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-26

Behavioral Exercise Training to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk (NCT06237179)

Behavioral Exercise Training to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Men Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy (EXTRA-PC)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

To test the preliminary effectiveness of a home-based exercise training (ET) intervention to improve exercise capacity (VO2 peak \& 6-minute walk distance \[6MWD\]) among prostate cancer (PC) patients compared to controls receiving healthy living education (HLE) at 12 weeks.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center โ€” Richmond, Virginia

Age range: 40 Years to 85 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Exercise Training Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Healthy Living Education (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center โ€” Richmond, Virginia
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center โ€” Richmond, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (804) 628-6610

Email: Alexander.Lucas@vcuhealth.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—