1-year wellness program focused on diet and exercise.
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We want to hear from you!
Bladder, Prostate, Kidney, Breast, Endometrial, Ovarian, Colon or Rectal cancer
Participate from Home
Optional: Visit a LabCorp or Quest Patient Service Center convenient to you at the start and end of the study.
Earn up to $50
All participants will receive a Fitbit
What is the purpose of this study?
UC San Francisco invites patients from diverse backgrounds to participate in the Tools To Be Fit study.
The Tools To Be Fit study is a chance for researchers to learn what tools work best to help people like you eat well, exercise regularly, and lose weight (if weight loss is a goal of yours). The tools we are testing include text messages, apps, and health coaching from trained professionals over the phone.
This study is open to both women and men.
Participants who complete the study assessments will receive up to $50.
Who can join?
- Are at least age 18.
- Have been diagnosed with bladder, breast, colon, endometrial, kidney, ovarian, prostate, or rectal cancer.
- Completed treatment.
- Can read English or Spanish.
- Don't have regular access to a smartphone.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Complete online surveys about your health and health behaviors.
- Wear a small device (like a watch) on your wrist for 3 different weeks to measure your usual physical activity.
- Optional: Visit a LabCorp or Quest Patient Service Center convenient to you at the start and end of the study.
- You will be randomized (by chance, like a roll of the dice) to receive 1 of 16 possible combinations of the health tools.
- All study participants will receive a physical activity tracker, personalized report, and educational booklet.
- Some participants will receive text messages, diet and exercise logbooks, health coaching, and/or coaching for your support person.
All participants will receive a personalized lifestyle report and study booklet at the start of the study and 10 “Highlight” emails on special nutrition and exercise topics throughout the year. Participants will also receive up to $50 and a Fitbit. The Fitbit will be yours to keep.
Our Team
Erin Van Blarigan, ScD
Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Urology
(Principal Investigator)
Stacey Kenfield, ScD
Professor, Urology and Epidemiology & Biostatistics
June Chan, ScD
Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Urology
Miriam Oseguera
Clinical Research Coordinator
Interested in learning more?
Contact us: [email protected] or call (415) 215-4475.
Visit the study website at toolstobefit.eurekaplatform.org