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Exercise-induced Steroid Changes in Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Sex
Male only
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests how one short session of intense exercise at home changes steroid hormone levels. The exercises use body weight and are done in short bursts. It is for men with low-grade prostate cancer who are being closely watched rather than treated.

The purpose of this research study is to understand how a short session of a home-based bodyweight high-intensity interval training (HIIT) affects steroid hormone levels in men on active surveillance for low-grade prostate cancer.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Men ages 18 to 80.
  • Have prostate cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate.
  • Are on active surveillance, meaning the cancer is closely watched rather than treated.
  • Can do moderate to hard exercise, based on answers to an exercise safety questionnaire called PAR-Q+.
  • Can do daily tasks on your own and have no limits on moving around.
  • Can read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Can and will sign a consent form and follow study rules.

Who can't join

  • Are currently getting treatment for prostate cancer.
  • Have prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
  • Have a health condition that makes exercise unsafe.
  • Have heart or blood flow disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes that a doctor says is not under control.
  • Regularly take medicines that affect how the body processes steroid hormones.
  • Cannot sign a consent form or follow study rules.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Males 18 to 80 years old * Diagnosis of localized prostate cancer * Currently under active surveillance * Ability to perform moderate-to-high intensity physical activity as demonstrated by self-assessment using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) * Able to independently perform activities of daily living, without limitations in mobility * Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English * Able and willing to sign consent and comply with study requirements Exclusion Criteria: * Males currently receiving treatment for prostate cancer * Diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer * Individuals with medical conditions contraindicating exercise * Uncontrolled cardiovascular or circulatory diseases, hypertension, and diabetes, as determined by the study doctor or treating physician * Ongoing use of medications affecting steroid metabolism * Unable to sign consent and/or comply with study requirements

Study sites (1)

FL