๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-27

Exercise and Nutrition for Older Cancer Survivors and Their Support Person: The Vitality Study (NCT06623097)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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

This research study will compare the impact of virtually supervised and unsupervised home-based exercise and diet programs on cognitive and physical function among cancer survivors and support persons. This study will involve a 6-month home-based virtually supervised or unsupervised exercise and diet intervention. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are: * Virtually supervised exercise and healthy diet care * Unsupervised exercise and healthy diet care

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Miami, Florida

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Supervised Exercise and Diet Program (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Unsupervised Exercise and Diet Program (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)

  • University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Miami, Florida
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 632-3800

Email: christinam_dieli-conwright@dfci.harvard.edu

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.

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.
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