Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107702
Stephanie L.E. Compton , Shengping Yang , Lauren S. Maniscalco , Reem A. Muhsen , Pratibha Shrestha , Xiaocheng Wu , Kaylee T. Woodard , Elizabeth R.M. Zunica , Eunhan Cho , Rachel L. Wall , John Brown , Anjana Jayaraman , Brian J. Kirby , L. Anne Gilmore , Frank L. Greenway , Guillaume Spielmann , Justin C. Brown
Background
Physical activity is associated with improved disease-free survival in colorectal cancer survivors. This report describes the purpose, design, recruitment, and exercise adherence results of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-sponsored Exercise and Colorectal Cancer Treatment (EXACT) trial.
Methods
The primary objective of the EXACT trial is to determine if randomization to 150 min per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise reduces systemic inflammation among stage I-III colorectal cancer survivors compared with a waitlist control group over 12 weeks. Participants were provided with an in-home treadmill and heart rate monitor. Characteristics associated with randomization were identified using χ2 or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables and t-tests or analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Exercise adherence was calculated as the total minutes exercised by total minutes prescribed.
Results
Between August 2019 and February 2023, 3082 colorectal cancer survivors were invited to participate, 89 were screened, and 60 were randomized to the study protocol. Younger age (P = 0.02), female sex (P = 0.002), white race (P = 0.01), proximal time since tumor resection (P = 0.02), and regional tumor stage (P < 0.001) were associated with study participation. Average exercise adherence was 92.2 % (95 % CI: 85.5, 98.8) and all study participants achieved ≥80 % exercise adherence. Endpoint data collection was completed for all participants in May 2023.
Conclusion
The results from the EXACT trial will characterize the changes that occur from exercise to advance our understanding of the biological mechanisms by which exercise may prevent tumor recurrence and death in colorectal cancer survivors.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-30DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107705
Pearl A. McElfish , Sheldon Riklon , Jennifer A. Andersen , James P. Selig , Jonell Hudson , Williamina Ioanna Bing , Francyne Wase-Jacklick , Jack Niedenthal , Kyle Lemari , Henry Otuafi , Philmar Mendoza-Kabua , Joseph A. Henske , Dinesh Edem , Brett Rowland , Janine Boyers Schuh , Gail O'Connor , Mohammed Ason , Andy Bauleni , Britni L. Ayers
Introduction
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is an independent nation and a member of the United States (US) Affiliated Pacific Islands through a Compact of Free Association. Health disparities in the RMI are striking, with high rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The International Diabetes Federation has documented age-adjusted prevalence of T2DM at 23.0 %, compared to the US (13.2 %) and globally (9.8 %). T2DM has a devastating impact on patients and their families.
Methods
The purpose of this article is to present the study protocol for the fully powered two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial using a wait-list control to evaluate the effectiveness of a Family Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (Family DSMES) program when delivered in a group setting by community health workers (CHWs) in faith-based organizations (FBOs) in the RMI. The study used a community engaged approach, and the study protocol includes adaptations based on the results of our one-arm pilot study.
Summary
This study will provide new and innovative information on the effectiveness of Family DSMES delivered in a group setting by CHWs in FBOs in the RMI. The knowledge gained from this research will inform DSMES interventions conducted with Marshallese and other Pacific Islander communities, as well as DSMES interventions conducted in other low-resource countries.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-30DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107704
Kirsten L. Spaargaren , Sander M. Begeer , Kirstin Greaves-Lord , Heleen Riper , Annemieke van Straten
Background
Sleep problems, especially insomnia, are prevalent among autistic adults, affecting about 60 %, and significantly impact their quality of life. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (iCBT-I) could provide accessible and scalable treatment. Given the unique sensory- and information processing, and social challenges at play in autism, a tailored treatment approach may be essential to tackle sleep problems. Yet, interventions developed and tested specifically for autistic adults were scarce. Addressing this gap is crucial to meet the urgent need for effective insomnia treatments in this population.
Methods
With this two-arm, parallel, superiority randomized controlled trial, we will assess the effectiveness of a guided iCBT-I intervention for adults (N = 160) with autism and insomnia (i-Sleep Autism). In co-creation, i-Sleep Autism has been adjusted from an existing intervention (i-Sleep). Inclusion criteria are: age ≥ 18, an ASD diagnosis, and at least sub-threshold insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index ≥10). Participants are randomly assigned to either i-Sleep Autism or an information only waitlist control condition (online psychoeducation and sleep hygiene). After 6 weeks, the control group receives the intervention. Insomnia severity is the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include pre-sleep arousal, general mental health, depression, anxiety, daily functioning, and quality of life. Assessments will occur at baseline, mid-intervention (3 weeks), post-intervention (6 weeks), and at 6-month follow-up (the intervention group). Linear mixed-effect regression models are employed to evaluate the effectiveness of i-Sleep Autism, alongside exploration of potential moderators and mediators.
Conclusion
This trial can reveal whether autistic adults with insomnia benefit from a guided e-health intervention.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-29DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107703
Emilie S. Zoltick, Ann Chen Wu, Mei-Sing Ong
Background
Underrepresentation of racial and ethnic groups in clinical trials can limit generalizability of research findings and equitable access to treatment. This study evaluates racial and ethnic representation of youth in US-based interventional trials on childhood type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Methods
This cross-sectional study examined interventional trials of T1D conducted in the US and registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. Trials were included if completed as of June 6, 2023, began between years 2010 and 2022, and exclusively enrolled youth ≤19 years old. We assessed representation of racial and ethnic groups in T1D trials, estimated using the enrollment-prevalence difference (EPD).
Results
A total of 106 trials were eligible for inclusion. Of those eligible, 62 (58 %) trials reported participant race or ethnicity and were included in the analyses. Significant disparities in enrollment were observed for American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic youth compared to their respective contribution to disease burden among youth in the US. Disparities in trial enrollment were greatest for Black (EPD, −10.2; 95 % confidence interval [CI], −14.4 to −7.9) and Hispanic (EPD, −7.7; 95 % CI, −12.6 to −4.8) youth. EPDs of trials conducted prior to year 2017 did not differ significantly from those conducted as of year 2017.
Conclusions
Historically marginalized racial and ethnic youth were underrepresented in T1D trials. Strategies to improve recruitment of these populations are needed to reduce inequities in diabetes treatment and outcomes.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107701
Angie Price , Hannah Simmons , Emily Gehring , Lauren Davis , Gwyneth Fischer , Ann R. Klipsch , Erin Richmond , Janice E. Sullivan , Steven J. Steiner
Background
Significant barriers to advancing pediatric drug development continue despite federal incentives to expedite pediatric drug development. There is an urgent need to improve how clinical trials are designed, implemented, and conducted to increase the number of approved therapeutic interventions for children.
Methods
The Pediatric Improvement Collaborative for Clinical Trials & Research was created to measure timelines and address delays in the pediatric clinical trials process. This multi-site collaborative prospectively monitored sixteen time points in industry-sponsored pediatric clinical drug trials, including times to budget approval, contract execution, ancillary protocol review, Institutional Review Board approval, Site Initiation Visit, and first patient consented.
Results
Twenty-four sites contributed data on 330 industry-sponsored pediatric drug studies. The average duration to final study budget approval was 121 (range 3–585) days, to final study Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was 51 (range 1–205) days, to Site Initiation Visit was 204 (range 23–600) days, and to first patient consented was 239 (range 30–534) days.
Conclusion
Significant study start-up delays were noted in industry-sponsored clinical drug trials among a large group of pediatric sites. Delays and wide variation in all steps of the study process indicate multiple opportunities for improvement.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107700
John C. Fortney , Anna D. Ratzliff , Brittany E. Blanchard , Lori Ferro , Julien Rouvere , Erin Chase , Mark H. Duncan , Joseph O. Merrill , Tracy Simpson , Emily C. Williams , Elizabeth J. Austin , Geoffrey M. Curran , Michael Schoenbaum , Patrick J. Heagerty , Andrew J. Saxon
Background
The gold-standard treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is medication for OUD (MOUD). However, less than a quarter of people with OUD initiate MOUD. Expanding the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) to include primary care patients with OUD could improve access to and initiation of MOUD. This paper presents the methods and baseline sample characteristics of a Hybrid Type 2a trial comparing the effectiveness of CoCM for OUD and co-occurring mental health symptoms (MHS) to CoCM for MHS only.
Method
42 primary care clinics were cluster randomized and 254 primary care patients with OUD and elevated MHS were enrolled. Recruitment was terminated early by the Data and Safety Monitoring Board for futility. Participants completed research assessments at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. The multiple primary outcomes were past-month number of days of nonmedical opioid use and SF12 Mental Health Component Summary (MCS) scores.
Results
MCS scores were over a standard deviation below the national mean (M = 34.5). Nearly half (47.6 %) of participants had previously overdosed in their lifetimes. Three quarters (76.0 %) were already being prescribed MOUD at baseline, only 30.4 % reported non-medical use of opioids, and only 33.9 % reported being bothered by opioid cravings.
Conclusion
The unexpectedly high proportion of enrollees already prescribed MOUD at baseline indicates that most patients were in the maintenance rather than acute phase of treatment. Challenges identifying and enrolling patients in the acute phase of OUD treatment implies that intervention effectiveness will depend on its success preventing the discontinuation of MOUD rather than initiating MOUD.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107699
Marcela D. Radtke , Wei-Ting Chen , Lan Xiao , Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa , Marcela Orizaga , Tainayah Thomas , Elizabeth Venditti , Amy L. Yaroch , Kenia Zepada , Lisa G. Rosas , June Tester
Background
Latinx adults are disproportionately impacted by the interrelated challenges of food insecurity and nutrition sensitive chronic diseases. Food and nutrition insecurity can exacerbate the development and progression of chronic diseases, such as diabetes. Sustainable, effective interventions aimed at improving food insecurity and diabetes management for Latinx populations are needed.
Methods
This hybrid type 1 trial evaluates the effectiveness of a multi-level intervention that includes a medically supportive food and behavioral lifestyle program on the primary outcome of Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at 6 months. Latinx adults (n = 355) with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c of 6.0–12.0 %), overweight/obesity (BMI > 25 kg/m2), and self-reported risk of food insecurity will be randomized 1:1 to intervention (12 weekly deliveries of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods + culturally-modified behavioral lifestyle program) versus control (food deliveries after a 6-month delay). Outcome asessments will occur at 0, 6 and 12 months, and include HbA1c, dietary intake, psychosocial health outcomes, and diabetes-related stressors. In addition, food insecurity and the impact of the intervention on up to two household members will be measured. Qualitative interviews with patients, healthcare providers, and community partners will be conducted in accordance with Reach, Effectivenes, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenence (RE-AIM) framework to identify barriers and best practices for future dissemination.
Conclusions
The ADELANTE trial will provide novel insight to the effectiveness of a multi-level intervention on diabetes-related outcomes in Latinx adults. The mixed-method approach will also identity the reach of this ‘Food is Medicine’ intervention on additional household members to inform diabetes prevention efforts.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-18DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107695
Ash B. Alpert , Juno Obedin-Maliver , Annie Gjelsvik , Siraj Amanullah , Theresa I. Shireman , John R. Blosnich
Background
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) people experience cancer disparities compared to heterosexual and cisgender (non-SGM) people and likely have barriers to cancer clinical trial enrollment. Data are sparse, however, regarding cancer clinical trial enrollment for SGM versus non-SGM people.
Methods
Using data from the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS), we applied a logistic regression to assess associations between SGM status and clinical trial enrollment for 346 SGM and 9441 non-SGM people diagnosed with cancer. The model was adjusted for age at diagnosis, race/ethnicity, partnership status, education, employment, and sex assigned at birth.
Results
SGM individuals had 94 % greater odds than non-SGM individuals to report participation in a clinical trial (aOR 1.94; 95 % CI 1.02–3.68) after adjusting for other factors.
Conclusions
Data from the BRFSS suggest that SGM people with cancer have higher odds of clinical trial enrollment compared to non-SGM people with cancer. Future work is needed to prospectively track oncology treatment, including clinical trial participation, and outcomes of SGM people versus non-SGM people with cancer. Other studies will be needed to develop and implement systematic, consistent, and non-stigmatizing sexual orientation and gender identity data collection methods.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-17DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107696
Rasha Charrouf , Evelyn B. Parr , Amy T. Hutchison , Steve A. Flint , Xiao Tong Teong , Gary Wittert , Andrew D. Vincent , Leah Brennan , Brooke L. Devlin , John A. Hawley , Leonie K. Heilbronn
Background
Time restricted eating (TRE) is a dietary strategy that may improve metabolic health. However, no studies have compared TRE with current practice (CP) in dietetics.
Hypothesis
TRE will not be inferior to CP to improve glycaemic control in individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Methods
This parallel group, randomised, non-inferiority, controlled trial randomised 247 participants by site and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) into TRE or CP (1:1) for 12 months. Participants were aged 35–70 years, with a body mass index (BMI) >25 but <45 kg/m2, and score ≥15 on the Australian type 2 diabetes risk (AUSDRISK) assessment, without a diagnosis of T2D. Study visits were balanced between groups and all participants received five consultations at 0, 0.5, 1, 2 and 3 months. TRE followed a self-selected 9 h eating window (≥0600 and ≤1900), whereas CP followed Australian dietary guidelines.
Outcomes
The primary endpoint is the estimate of group mean difference (TRE vs CP) of HbA1c at 4 months in a covariate linear regression adjusting for stratification factors and sex. Secondary efficacy outcomes at 4 and 12 months are changes in fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR and nocturnal glucose by continuous glucose monitor incremental area under the curve and change in HbA1c at 12 months. Other endpoints are exploratory and will not be adjusted for multiplicity.
Conclusions
We will determine whether TRE is an alternate strategy to current practice in dietetics to improve glucose control.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-17DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107698
Jacob A. Quaytman , Natalie L. David , Sharini Venugopal , Tânia Amorim , Britney Beatrice , Frederico G.S. Toledo , Rachel G. Miller , Matthew L. Steinhauser , Pouneh K. Fazeli
Background
Caloric restriction prolongs lifespan in model organisms and improves metrics of aging-related diseases in humans, but daily compliance is challenging. Intermittent fasting improves metrics of lipid and glucose metabolism in the setting of weight loss but whether these metrics are improved independent of weight loss is not known.
Methods
We seek to address this gap with IFAST, a single-center, three-arm, prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Eligible study participants are adults with no chronic medical conditions beyond prediabetes or overweight but who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), defined as having a history of gestational diabetes or a first-degree relative with T2D. Participants will be randomized in a 1:2:2 schema to either a control group, a fasting group, or a fasting/weight maintenance group. The fasting groups will complete a 24-h fast one day per week for 12 weeks. The key mechanistic endpoint is change in triglyceride composition (defined by carbon content and degree of saturation) as measured by longitudinal metabolomics. The key safety endpoint is percent change from baseline in bone volume fraction (BV/TV; high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT) at the radius in the fasting group. Secondary endpoints include measures of insulin sensitivity (hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp), clinical lipid profiling, systemic inflammation markers, hunger assessment, bone density, and bone microarchitecture with high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT.
Conclusion
IFAST will investigate intrinsic metabolic benefits of intermittent fasting beyond weight loss.
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