Nurse-led program to help adults with cancer stay active during outpatient treatment
Promoting Physical Activity in Individuals With Cancer in an Oncology Day Clinic - Testing the Feasibility of the Implementation of a Physical Activity Concept Within an Interprofessional Team Led by Nurses OnkoMoveNurse - Proof of Concept
This project will try a nurse-led program to help adults with cancer stay more physically active while they receive outpatient treatments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | St.Gallen University of Applied Sciences Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, immunotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Münsterlingen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06999616 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This mixed-methods project implements OncoMoveNurse, a person-centered physical activity program led by nurses, in an outpatient oncology day clinic. Over 15 months the team will run implementation and evaluation phases and collect quantitative data from about 50 patients (June–September 2025) using validated patient-reported outcome measures with physical activity behavior as the primary outcome. Qualitative insights will be gathered via digital storytelling with two patients and two nurses plus a focus group of eight interprofessional team members to explore experiences and implementation barriers. The program is built around five components — a modular exercise catalogue, a safety protocol, a communication strategy, team orientation, and person-centeredness — aiming to integrate more activity into routine care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (≥18) with a cancer diagnosis who receive at least three outpatient treatments at the Münsterlingen oncology day clinic and have sufficient German language skills are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant (excluded), medically unable to be active, severely frail, unable to attend the Münsterlingen clinic for required visits, or who do not speak sufficient German may not receive benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could help patients maintain or increase activity during treatment, potentially reducing fatigue and improving overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Exercise interventions have demonstrated benefits for people with cancer, but nurse-led outpatient implementation programs like OncoMoveNurse are less extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. diagnosis of cancer, 2. at least three treatments at the oncology outpatient clinic in Münsterlingen during the study period, 3. aged ≥18 years, and 4. sufficient knowledge of German. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Münsterlingen
- Spital Thurgau AG Münsterlingen — Münsterlingen, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Antje Koller, PhD — Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
- Study coordinator: Antje Koller, PhD
- Email: antje.koller@ost.ch
- Phone: +41 58 257 12 13
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.