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Patel DI, Gallegos AM, Sheikh B, Vardeman S, Liss MA. A randomized controlled trial of a home-based exercise program on prognostic biomarkers in men with prostate cancer: A study protocol. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2020; 20:100659. [PMID: 33083630 PMCID: PMC7554354 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2020.100659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Herein, we propose a novel RCT study to collect preliminary data on the impact of a 24-week home-based exercise program that can improve prognosis, physical function, and quality of life (QoL) in men with prostate cancer (PCa). This study will provide data on the feasibility of conducting a home-based exercise study and pilot data on the impact of exercise on circulating concentrations of biomarkers reported in the literature to be beneficial for the prognostication of PCa. Methods/design Thirty male patients, clinically-diagnosed with prostate cancer under active surveillance, will be recruited to participate in a 2-arm, 24-week home-based program. Random allocation to each arm - intervention, and control – will be performed in a 1:1 ratio. Participants assigned to the intervention group will perform 30 min of light-to-moderate intensity walking five days a week (40–60% heart rate reserve) and three sets of 15 repetitions of light callisthenic exercises (bodyweight squats, incline push-ups, and hip thrusts) 3 days a week. Participants randomized to the control group will maintain normal activity throughout the 24 weeks. Four visits occurring at baseline, 12-, 18-, and 24-weeks will be used to assess QoL, body composition, prognostic biomarker concentrations, and overall physical function. Primary endpoints include significant changes in prognostic biomarkers. Secondary endpoints include changes in quality of life, physical function and body composition. Discussion This study should demonstrate preliminary evidence that a home-based exercise intervention can impact biomarkers of progression while improving quality of life, physical function and body composition. Results from this study have the potential to promote health and wellness while minimizing cancer progression in men with PCa.
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Affiliation(s)
- Darpan I Patel
- School of Nursing, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA.,Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA.,Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, The University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA.,South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA.,South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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Bellardita L, Valdagni R. Letter to the Editor. Contemp Clin Trials 2019; 84:105825. [PMID: 31419606 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2019.105825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Lara Bellardita
- Prostate Cancer Program, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy.
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- Prostate Cancer Program, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy; Department of Oncology and Onco-hemato, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy; Radiation Oncology 1, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy
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mTOR inhibitors for treatment of low-risk prostate cancer. Med Hypotheses 2018; 117:63-68. [PMID: 30077200 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2018.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Prostate cancer incidence increases with age; along with many other cancers, it could be considered a disease of aging. Prostate cancer screening has led to a significant proportion of men diagnosed with low-grade, low-stage prostate cancer who are now more likely to choose an active surveillance strategy rather than definitive treatments. Definitive treatment, such as surgery and radiation therapy, is useful for high-grade disease; however, because of the low long-term risk of progression of a low-grade disease and side effects of surgery and radiation, these treatments are less commonly used for low-grade disease. While five alpha reductase inhibitors have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer detection on subsequent biopsies for men on active surveillance, no medications have been proven to prevent progression to high-grade disease. mTOR pathways have long been known to influence prostate cancer and are targets in various prostate cancer patient populations. Low-dose mTOR inhibition with rapamycin has shown promise in pre-clinical models of prostate cancer and appear to affect cellular senescence and immunomodulation in the aging population. We hypothesize that low-dose mTOR inhibition could reduce progression of low-grade prostate cancer patients, allowing them to remain on active surveillance.
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Henning SM, Galet C, Gollapudi K, Byrd JB, Liang P, Li Z, Grogan T, Elashoff D, Magyar CE, Said J, Cohen P, Aronson WJ. Phase II prospective randomized trial of weight loss prior to radical prostatectomy. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2017; 21:212-220. [PMID: 29203893 PMCID: PMC5986584 DOI: 10.1038/s41391-017-0001-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is associated with poorly differentiated and advanced prostate cancer and increased mortality. In preclinical models, caloric restriction delays prostate cancer progression and prolongs survival. We sought to determine if weight loss (WL) in men with prostate cancer prior to radical prostatectomy affects tumor apoptosis and proliferation, and if WL effects other metabolic biomarkers. METHODS In this Phase II prospective trial, overweight and obese men scheduled for radical prostatectomy were randomized to a 5–8 week WL program consisting of standard structured energy-restricted meal plans (1200–1500 Kcal/day) and physical activity or to a control group. The primary endpoint was apoptotic index in the radical prostatectomy malignant epithelium. Secondary endpoints were proliferation (Ki67) in the radical prostatectomy tissue, body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist to hip ratio, body composition, and serum PSA, insulin, triglyceride, cholesterol, testosterone, estradiol, leptin, adiponectin, interleukin 6, interleukin 8, insulin-like growth factor 1, and IGF binding protein 1. RESULTS Twenty-three patients were randomized to the WL intervention and twenty-one patients to the control group. Subjects in the intervention group had significantly more weight loss (WL:−3.7 ± 0.5 kg; Control:−1.6 ± 0.5 kg; p=0.007) than the control group and total fat mass was significantly reduced (WL:−2.1 ± 0.4; Control: 0.1 ± 0.3; p=0.015). There was no significant difference in apoptotic or proliferation index between the groups. Among the other biomarkers, triglyceride and insulin levels were significantly decreased in the WL compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS In summary, this short-term WL program prior to radical prostatectomy resulted in significantly more WL in the intervention vs. the control group and was accompanied by significant reductions in body fat mass, circulating triglycerides, and insulin. However, no significant changes were observed in malignant epithelium apoptosis or proliferation. Future studies should consider a longer term or more intensive weight loss intervention.
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- Susanne M Henning
- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA
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- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA
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- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA
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- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA
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- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA
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- Center for Human Nutrition, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90024-2703, USA
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- Statistics Core, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA
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- Statistics Core, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA
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- Department of Pathology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA
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- Department of Pathology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA
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- USC Davis School of Gerontology, Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 90089-0191, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1738, USA. .,VA Medical Center Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Whilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90073-1003, CA, USA.
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