Maintaining physical activity for cancer survivors after exercise programs
An Adaptive Physical Activity Maintenance Intervention
This study is testing a new way to help cancer survivors keep up their exercise habits after finishing a community exercise program.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 105 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Colorado State University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 3 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06359210 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to develop and test an adaptive intervention to help cancer survivors maintain physical activity after completing a community-based exercise program. The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention through surveys, focus groups, and interviews, while also evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention in helping participants meet exercise guidelines six months post-program. By utilizing a socio-ecological approach and theoretical frameworks, the researchers hope to enhance long-term physical activity maintenance among cancer survivors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are cancer survivors aged 18 and older who have completed their primary or adjuvant treatment within the last five years and are enrolled in a community-based exercise program.
Not a fit: Patients who are already engaging in high levels of physical activity or have contraindications for exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the long-term health and quality of life for cancer survivors by promoting sustained physical activity.
How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging evidence supporting the effectiveness of exercise interventions for cancer survivors, this specific approach to maintaining physical activity post-intervention is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years old, * Able to speak/read English, * Diagnosed with any type of cancer, * Completed primary or adjuvant treatment (i.e., chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery) within the previous five years, with no planned treatment within the next nine months. This does not include long-term or chronic therapies such as anti-hormone or targeted therapies (e.g., aromatase inhibitor, androgen deprivation therapy), * Participant is registered/enrolled to participate in one of three community-based exercise programs. Exclusion Criteria: * Existing participation in ≥90 minutes per week of at least moderate intensity aerobic exercise AND two or more days per week of resistance exercise or known contraindications for exercise. * Known contraindications for non-medically supervised moderate or greater intensity exercise (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, inability to walk without an assistive device) * Current or planned participation in another exercise oncology program (not one of the three community partner exercise programs), or previous participation in another or one of the three community partner exercise programs in the past 12-months.
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado and 2 other locations
- Anschutz Medical Center — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
- Colorado State University — Fort Collins, Colorado, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- University of Wyoming — Laramie, Wyoming, United States (Completed)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Heather Leach, PhD
- Email: heather.leach@colostate.edu
- Phone: 970-491-8951
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.