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Latinas Integrating Fitness and Therapy

Investigators are studying how combining a stepped-care mental health counseling program with an evidence-based exercise program can help Latina cancer survivors feel better mentally and physically. The goal is to improve stress, emotions, and physical activity during and after cancer treatment. In addition, investigators will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention among Latina cancer survivors.

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07223346

PhaseNA

Enrollment20

SponsorColorado State University

Age18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Conditions studied

Stepped Care Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exercise, Physical Activity, Anxiety Depression

About this study

Interventions

Behavioral: Stepped Care Mental Health Counseling — Counseling Sessions: Everyone will have one orientation session with a counselor to learn about the study. After that, based on their levels of anxiety and depression, they may get between 1 and 7 counseling sessions. Milder levels of depression and anxiety will receive fewer sessions. The counseling sessions can include a self-help guide, coping strategies, self-help tips, and a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is specially adapted for Latina cancer survivors. The counseling sessions will take place online via zoom.
Behavioral: Exercise Program — The exercise program consists of easy to moderate aerobic and resistance training and discussions about staying active. These sessions will take place in your home, on zoom, led by a qualified exercise professional, and may be held in a group with other Latina cancer survivors. They will receive exercise equipment to use during the study and keep after the study ends. Exercise sessions are once per week for about an hour, and the discussion sessions take place before or after three of these sessions, and last about 30-45 minutes. If they miss a session or want to review, they will have access to recorded videos.

Primary outcomes

Feasibility and acceptability of LIFT intervention components (At the completion of the study of the individual's exercise and counseling program.)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: 1) currently undergoing or within 6-months of completing primary cancer(s) (2) self-identify as Latina and female, (3) over the age of 18 years, (4) reside in Colorado, (4) have access to internet, and be (5) English or Spanish speaking. Exclusion Criteria: (1) metastatic disease, (2) known contraindications for exercise (e.g. existing CVD or metabolic disease, use of an assistive-walking device, severe ataxia, etc.), (3) part of a vulnerable population (pregnant, homeless, in prison, have auditory impairment), and (4) currently participating in mental health counseling with a licensed professional and/or a structured exercise program.

Study locations

Colorado State Univerisity, Fort Collins, Colorado 80538 United States

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.