Online exercise program to improve quality of life for men with prostate cancer
Official title: An Individualised 8-week Remote Exercise Intervention to Improve QoL, Cardiometabolic Risk and Physical Activity Level in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing ADT Treatment.
Run by University of Surrey · NCT05989854 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether an 8-week online exercise program can help improve the quality of life for men with prostate cancer who are on long-term hormone therapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Surrey Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Guildford, Surrey) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 2025 |
| Study ends | June 2025 |
| Registry record updated | December 17, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05989854 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are men with prostate cancer who are on long-term hormone therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or those with high cardiovascular risk, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of an 8-week remote exercise and behavioral support program on the quality of life of men with prostate cancer. Participants will receive one remote supervised exercise session per week, focusing on those undergoing long-term hormone therapy. The aim is to determine if this online approach can effectively support prostate cancer patients and potentially be expanded to a larger population in the future.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the quality of life for men with prostate cancer by providing accessible exercise support.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using remote exercise interventions for cancer patients, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have had an orchiectomy OR; * Are receiving a GnRH agonist/antagonist OR; * Are currently receiving Abiraterone, Enzalutamide, Apalutamide or Darolutamide * Long-term retention is planned (intending to remain on the above stated treatments for at least the next 6 months). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are currently classed as in active treatment i.e. are currently receiving chemotherapy/radiation therapy (Note: Patients that are included in the study but after inclusion are moved onto chemo/radiation therapy, will still be able to participate in the project). * Patients who are stratified as high risk for having a cardiovascular event. * Acute illness; or any musculoskeletal, cardiovascular or neurological disorder that could inhibit or put them at risk from exercising, as determined by screening and their clinician. * Men with painful or unstable bony metastases.
Where it's running
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University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ralph Manders, PhD
- Email: r.manders@surrey.ac.uk
- Phone: +44(0)1483688668
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.