Oncologists' Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise

• Registration Number: NCT06981143
• Lead Sponsor: University of Thessaly

Brief Summary

The aim of this observational and nationwide study is to investigate the knowledge and perceptions of all Greek specialists and medical residents in pathological oncology regarding physical activity and exercise in patients with cancer. Sub-objectives of the study are to investigate the barriers and facilitating factors in counseling and prescribing exercise in cancer patients. The data collection will be conducted through a validated questionnaire (Syrou et al, 2023), which will be sent via an online platform (Google Form), ensuring the anonymity and confidentiality of the participants' responses. The questionnaire will include demographic characteristics, four basic scales with mandatory responses (subjective knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviour in physical activity and exercise) and an optional scale of objective knowledge in physical activity and exercise.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-12
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-20
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-20
• Study Start: 2025-06
• Primary Completion: 2025-09
• Study Completion: 2025-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 600

Inclusion Criteria

• All specialists and residents in Pathological Oncology in Greece

Exclusion Criteria

• Physicians of other specialties other than Pathological Oncology
• Greek Pathological Oncologists who practice the specialty of Pathological Oncology abroad.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Investigation of oncologists' subjective knowledge on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire.	Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)	Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.
Investigation of oncologists ' attitudes on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire	Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)	Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.
Investigation of oncologists ' behavior on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire	Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)	Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.
Investigation of oncologists ' abilities on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire	Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)	Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Investigation of oncologists' objective knowledge on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire.	Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)	Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.
Investigation of oncologists' facilitators and barriers on physical activity and exercise councelling and prescription via questionnaire	Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)	Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly; 🇬🇷 Trikala, Thessaly, Greece