Health Behaviour Change in TYA Cancer Survivors
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Health Behaviour Change in Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
IRAS ID
176800
Contact name
Abigail Fisher
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Z6364106/2015/01/55, Data Protection Registration Number
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
This study has two parts and therefore two aims. The initial part of the study (first aim) is to carry out a health behaviour survey to find out more about current health behaviours (Diet, Physical Activity, Smoking, Alcohol, and sun-safety) of teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer survivors. We will also assess participants well-being including quality of life, fatigue and sleep. The second part (and second aim) is to carry out a series of focus groups to identify TYA cancer survivors preference for lifestyle intervention/ advice with regard to format, setting, timing, content and mode of delivery.
The health behaviour survey entitled 'Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire' will be sent to all TYA cancer survivors who receive treatment or attend follow up clinics at UCLH. The survey will contain questions about current health behaviours, beliefs about lifestyle, how their behaviour has changed since diagnosis, and levels of enthusiasm for lifestyle intervention or advice. The survey will provide novel data regarding the health behaviours of TYA cancer survivors and their desire for lifestyle intervention as well as giving an indication if age at diagnosis, health status, or other variables predict current health behaviour or interest in lifestyle advice/ intervention. Participants who responded as being interested in health behaviour and lifestyle intervention will be invited to take part in focus groups and further surveys aiming to identify the best method of health behaviour intervention delivery.
The results from both studies will inform the development and design of a health behaviour intervention designed specifically for TYA cancer survivors. Based on previous response rates to similar length surveys in TYA cancer survivors populations it is anticipated that around 70 – 100 young people will complete the survey.
All aspects of the study including recruitment and running of the focus groups will take 12 months.REC name
London - Hampstead Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/LO/0764
Date of REC Opinion
22 May 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion