Improve cancer survivorship care
Eating healthy, being active, and maintaining a healthy body weight may lower risk of cancer recurrence. Cancer survivors, doctors, and researchers are working to optimize a program to help adults with cancer eat well and be active.
Improve cancer survivorship care
Participating in this study helps researchers determine which tools are most useful for cancer survivors trying to improve their nutrition, physical activity and/or lose weight. We know nutrition and physical activity are important for our health, but it is hard to make changes. Our goal is to figure out how we can help cancer survivors be as healthy as possible.
Who is part of the Tools To Be Fit study?
How it works
We are testing different tools for helping people make changes to their nutrition and physical activity, such as text messaging, coaching, activity trackers, and mobile apps. If you participate, you will receive a personalized report at the start of the study and then be assigned to different combinations of the tools for approximately 1 year. We will ask you to complete surveys on your background and health at the start of the study and update your health information a few times throughout the study.
Your data
Data powers ground-breaking research that makes the world healthier. Your data will only be shared with the research study team to gain health insights. We will never sell your data or share your identity. To learn more read our privacy policy.
Help improve cancer survivorship care
Our team
Erin L. Van Blarigan, ScD
University of California, San Francisco
Stacey A. Kenfield, ScD
University of California, San Francisco
Siobhan Phillips, PhD MPH
Northwestern University
Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, MD MPH
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
June M. Chan, ScD
University of California, San Francisco
Mi-Ok Kim, PhD
University of California, San Francisco
Greta Macaire, RD MA
University of California, San Francisco
Chloe Atreya, MD PhD
University of California, San Francisco
Sorbarikor Piawah, MD MPH
University of California, San Francisco
Alan Venook, MD
University of California, San Francisco
Evelyn Montenegro
University of California, San Francisco
Amalia Peña Pérez
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Noor Ayat
University of California, San Francisco
Quincy Harris
University of California, San Francisco
Paige Steiding
University of California, San Francisco
Flo Kurttila
Patient Advocate
Yasmeem Watson
Patient Advocate
Curt Pesman
Patient Advocate
Wendy Lewis
Patient Advocate
Wenora Johnson
Patient Advocate
Nicole Martinez
Health Coach
Shayla Roberts
Health Coach
Natalie Stewart
Health Coach
Tracy Yates
Health Coach
FAQs
How do I sign up?
Click here to take a survey to determine if you are eligible. After completing the survey, you will be asked to read and sign a consent form indicating that you understand what the study asks you to do. Once our team receives your consent form, we may contact your doctor to confirm your eligibility. A member of our research team will then reach out to you to let you know if you are eligible to participate and answer any questions you may have. You can contact us at toolstobefit@ucsf.edu any time.
Why do I have to sign a consent form?
Once you register and complete the screening survey, you'll be taken to the consent page. The consent form outlines the study and what we will ask you to do if you sign up. By signing the consent form, you are indicating that you understand what is being asked of you and you are giving us permission to review your medical records to confirm your eligibility and analyze the data you provide to us through this study for research purposes.
What will I be asked to do?
You will be asked to complete a set of questionnaires and wear an accelerometer on your wrist for one week to measure your usual physical activity. You will also be asked to go to a lab convenient to you to have your height, weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure measured and a blood sample drawn. After you complete these steps, you will be assigned to receive up to four tools to help you improve your nutrition and physical activity and lose weight (if that is your goal) for about a year. We will ask you to complete a set of surveys four more times and wear the accelerometer on your wrist two more times over the course of the year to check on how you are doing. At the end of the year, you will be asked to go back to a lab near you to measure your weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure and give a blood sample. You can withdraw at any time by emailing the study team.
Do I need a smartphone to participate?
Yes, you need to have a smartphone (iPhone or Android) to take part in this study.
How long will I be in the study?
You will be in the study for about one year.
How much time will the study activities take?
Completing the study surveys can take up to 90 minutes at the start, middle, and end of the study, but you don’t have to complete them all at once. You can save and return to complete them over the course of a week or two. The body size measurements and blood sample take about 5-10 minutes to complete at the start and end of the study (not counting travel time to the lab of your choice). Wearing the accelerometer takes 1 week, but you can go about your usual activities while wearing it. If you are assigned to receive health coaching, you will receive 15 coaching sessions by video conference or phone during the study.
Will I be paid?
Participants will receive up to $50 and a physical activity tracker by the end of the study.
Is my data safe?
We do everything we can to protect your information and keep it private and secure. Read the Privacy Policy here.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions about the study, please email our team at: toolstobefit@ucsf.edu.