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At a glance:

The iLIVE diet and exercise study is a national clinical trial supported by the National Cancer Institute. It is aimed at helping men with prostate cancer lose weight and get stronger. All men will receive a Fitbit and an electronic scale. They will be assigned to one-of-two internet-based, diet and exercise programs. This program and its assessments are done totally over the web (there is no need to come into UAB).

About the Study

This diet and exercise study is aimed at helping men with prostate cancer lose weight and get stronger. All men will receive a Fitbit and an electronic scale. They will be assigned to one-of-two internet-based, diet and exercise programs. This program and its assessments are done totally over the web (there is no need to come into UAB).

Eligibility

  • Confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer
  • Must be taking or have taken androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)
  • Overweight or Obese (Body Mass Index over 25 kg/m2

Study Website: https://ilive4health.org/welcome

Contact Info

Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD (Study Co-Principal Investigator)
Telephone: 205-975-4022
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Walker Cole, MPH (Project Coordinator)
Telephone: 205-540-2111
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