Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 99 Men only

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexMen only
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Surrey
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations1 site (Guildford, Surrey)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2024
Main results expectedJune 2025
Study endsJune 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 17, 2024
Trial IDNCT05989854 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

  • University of Surrey
    Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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