A Feasibility Study to Examine the Impact of Remotely Monitored Exercise Interventions on Cardiorespiratory/muscular Fitness and Fatigue in Patients with Metastatic Castrate-sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC) Undergoing Treatment with Androgen-deprivation Therapy (ADT) Intensification
This study consists of two home-based exercise programs: a stationary exercise bicycle intervention (Arm A), and a walking intervention (Arm B). The study will enroll 24 patients who are starting ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy)/ARSI (Androgen-Receptor Signaling Inhibitors) therapy for newly diagnosed metastatic castrate-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). All participants will be asked to complete 1-2 training sessions at UVA prior to starting the exercise. All participants will be asked to complete aerobic and strength testing before and after the exercise program. Participants will be asked to answer questionnaires throughout the program. The at-home exercise will last for 12 weeks.
• Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
• Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
• Male, aged ≥18 years old
• Diagnosis of mCSPC (defined as either biopsy-proven metastatic prostate cancer or elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) in the setting of imaging findings typical of prostate cancer spread; patients can either have de novo metastatic disease or recurrent metastatic disease after prior definitive therapy to the primary tumor with either surgery or radiation)
• Planned treatment with ADT (LHRH \[Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone\] agonist such as leuprolide or LHRH antagonist such as degarelix), or recent administration, ≤14 days prior to enrollment.
• Planned intensification with ARSI (abiraterone/prednisone, enzalutamide, apalutamide, or darolutamide).
• Oncologist clearance for exercise training after taking into account functional status and co-morbid conditions that may limit ability to participate.
• Ability to take oral medication and willing to adhere to the study intervention regimen
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.