Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up Men only

Physical activity support for prostate cancer patients

Official title: Title Impact of a Physical Activity Intervention With Motivational Support From Peers for Prostate Cancer Patients - ACTI-PAIR 2 Multicenter, Randomized Stepped-wedge Study

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · NCT05739565 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if a personalized support program can help prostate cancer patients become more active by encouraging them to walk more, which may improve their health and reduce cancer risks.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment850 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Academic / other
Locations25 sites (Chambéry and 24 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 25, 2023
Main results expectedSeptember 30, 2027
Study endsSeptember 30, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 24, 2025
Trial IDNCT05739565 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are prostate cancer patients aged 18 and older who are currently inactive and have been diagnosed for at least one year.

Probably not a fit

Patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer (except hormone therapy) or those with significant comorbidities that prevent physical activity 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 aims to improve physical activity levels among prostate cancer patients by implementing a personalized intervention program that combines support from health professionals and peers. The program encourages patients to engage in at least 150 minutes of brisk walking per week, which is linked to reduced cancer mortality and recurrence. By utilizing physical activity support devices and personalized coaching, the study seeks to initiate and sustain regular physical activity over the long term. The intervention targets patients who are currently insufficiently active and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer for at least one year.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the quality of life and survival rates for prostate cancer patients through increased physical activity.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that personalized physical activity interventions can be effective, but this approach aims to establish long-term sustainability, making it a novel contribution to the field.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

Patients:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Diagnosed with prostate cancer for at least 1 year
* PA practice \< 150 minutes per week (considered inactive according to WHO)
* Affiliated or entitled to a social security scheme
* Having received informed information about the study and having co-signed, with the investigator, a consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

For patients:

* Undergoing treatment (except hormone therapy)
* Significant comorbidities contraindicating the practice of physical activity: associated cardiac pathologies, respiratory pathologies, disabling joint pathologies
* Deprived of liberty or under guardianship

Where it's running

  • CHU Saint-Etienne - Oncologie
    Saint-Etienne, France
    Recruiting
  • Hôpital Privé de la Loire
    Saint-Etienne, France
    Recruiting
  • Activité Physique Adaptée - CDOS Savoie
    Chambéry, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • CH Chambéry
    Chambéry, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Activité Physique Adaptée - DAHLIR 63
    Clermont-Ferrand, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand - ONCOLOGIE
    Clermont-Ferrand, France
    Not yet recruiting
Show 19 more locations
  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand - Urologie
    Clermont-Ferrand, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Activité Physique Adaptée - CDOS Isère
    Grenoble, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • CHU Grenoble - Urologie
    Grenoble, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Activité Physique Adaptée - DAHLIR 43
    Le Puy-en-Velay, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • CH Le Puy en Velay
    Le Puy-en-Velay, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • HCL - Hôpital Edouard Herriot
    Lyon, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • HCL - Hôpital Croix Rousse
    Lyon, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Activité Physique Adaptée - DAHLIR 69
    Lyon, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • CLB - Oncologie
    Lyon, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • CLB - Radiothérapie
    Lyon, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • HCL - CH Lyon Sud
    Lyon, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Activité Physique Adaptée - CDOS Ardèche
    Privas, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • CH Roanne
    Roanne, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Activité Physique Adaptée - DAPAP 42
    Saint-Etienne, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • CHU Saint-Etienne - Radiothérapie
    Saint-Etienne, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Clinique du parc
    Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Activité Physique Adaptée - CDOS Drôme
    Valence, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hôpitaux Drôme Nord - Valence
    Valence, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Radiologie Drôme-Ardèche - Valence
    Valence, France
    Not yet recruiting

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