Exercising Right for Bowel Cancer

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Bowel Cancer; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation; Cancer - Bowel - Back passage (rectum) or large bowel (colon)

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000836134
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Tasmania

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-06-11
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion:
Individuals aged over 18 years who:
•Are in primary or adjuvant treatment (treatment is defined as chemotherapy, radiation, or are post uncomplicated sub-total colectomy and/or colostomy surgery); OR
•Are maximum 6 months post-treatment for Stage I to III colorectal cancer;
•Are not regularly active (defined as achieving less than 60 mins/week moderate-intensity physical activity or less than 20 mins vigorous physical activity);
•Are medically stable with local (non-metastasised) colorectal cancers;
•Can walk unassisted;
•Have medical clearance to engage in individualised physical activity;
•Are able to read and write in English;
•Have access to a smart phone, tablet, or computer with internet access; and
•Are available to attend a maximum of five sessions at an Exercise Physiology Clinic closest to their home.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria include:
•Any contraindication to regular, unsupervised physical activity (a contraindication to exercise may include unstable cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, musculoskeletal, neurological, or pulmonary conditions);
•Total colectomy or ileostomy
•History of other primary cancer
•Any cognitive impairment or intellectual disability that prevents them from providing informed voluntary consent to participate.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified