Co-production of PA in SA men over 50 V1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Co-production of a physical activity (PA) intervention in South-Asian (SA) men with prostate cancer or at risk of prostate cancer
IRAS ID
333598
Contact name
Athene Lane
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Bristol
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 31 days
Research summary
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of male mortality, and although most prostate cancer cases are slow growing, a subset are aggressive. Risk factors for prostate cancer include ethnicity with higher rates in Afro-Caribbeans than in White or South-Asian men. However, in South-Asian men advanced and higher risk prostate cancer cases were more prevalent than for White men. Reasons are not fully understood. Recent studies have suggested that obesity may increase the risk of high-grade or fatal prostate cancer.
Moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of recurrence and mortality in men with non-metastatic prostate cancer. UK South-Asians have been shown to be less physically active than the White British population which is associated with increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, and breast cancer in South-Asian populations. More research on prostate cancer in South-Asian men is needed.
The aim of this study is to design an acceptable physical activity (PA)/exercise programme (intervention) for South-Asian men with prostate cancer or at risk of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50 and the risk increases with age. To do this we will follow a co-production approach (participants are involved in the decision-making about the intervention with equal power of that of the research team), underpinned by the Behavioural Change Wheel theory. Research will include up to 20 interviews and up to three workshops. South-Asian men with prostate cancer or at risk of prostate cancer (any South-Asian man over the age of 50) will be eligible for the study. We will seek recruitment from Bradford Royal Infirmary (Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) in Bradford, Southmead hospital (North Bristol NHS Trust) in Bristol, and several voluntary or community organisations. The study is expected to run from 1/05/2024-30/12/2024. Participants will be asked about the barriers and facilitators to being more physically active and what would be a feasible physical activity in South-Asian men with prostate cancer or at risk of prostate cancer.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester West Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/NW/0144
Date of REC Opinion
10 May 2024
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion