Moving Forward With Myeloma: A Lifestyle Intervention for Individuals With Multiple Myeloma
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the impact of a 16-week lifestyle program that promotes changes in eating and exercise patterns. The main questions the study will answer are: Do improvements in eating and exercise patterns lead to improved physical function, quality of life and blood biomarkers of biologial aging among individuals with multiple myeloma? Participants will complete study activities 3-4 times during the study. 1. In-person assessment to measure physical function, height/weight, body composition, and includes a blood draw 2. Surveys completed online or on paper at home
• Adult (≥ 18 years)
• Diagnosed with MM at least one year prior to study enrollment
• Has access to a cell phone
• Be deemed clinically stable by their physician guided by the following:
‣ no near-term changes in planned myeloma-directed therapy anticipated. (e.g., patient who is 3 months from autologous stem cell transplant just starting on maintenance lenalidomide is eligible since maintenance is planned therapy following transplant)
⁃ no new significant myeloma symptoms (e.g., fractures) meriting changes in anti-neoplastic therapies; AND
⁃ stable performance status (ECOG 0-2)
• No reports of severe pain \> Grade 3 \[defined by the NCI CTCAE as tumor, neurologic, bone, or other pain interfering with self-care ADLs (bathing, dressing, toileting, continence, feeding)\].
• Able to participate in moderate PA and strength training per clinician approval and confirmed by participant
• Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document
• English proficient for reading and writing