Lifestyle Modification Program for Lung Cancer Patients - Physical Activity Preference

• Conditions: Lung Cancer

• Registration Number: NCT04104516
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong

Brief Summary

Lung cancer is the leading cause of deaths in the world. Engagement in physical activity can provide important benefits for cancer patients. The current study is a cross-sectional questionnaire survey and in-depth interview to understand the physical activity preferences of patients with lung cancer. This process could help to develop a lifestyle modification program based on our patients' needs and preferences.

Detailed Description

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancer globally and locally. Patients with lung cancer are in a uniquely difficult situation in their disease, comorbidities, and treatment that may lead to worsened symptoms and many negative health consequences, including fatigue, irritability, and impaired daytime functioning.

Physical activity (PA) is defined as 'any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle that results in energy expenditure'. Several health benefits of increased PA have been reported for people with cancer. PA plays a critical role across the cancer trajectory, from prevention through to post-diagnosis and has been proposed as an alternative for improving physical and psychosocial health outcomes, reducing cancer recurrence, and cancer-specific and all-cause mortality. However, most of the findings were predominantly in breast and colorectal cancers. The PA dosage required to attain health benefits across these cancer groups is not uniform, nor is it clear whether the results can be applied to other groups of people with cancer.

The current study includes a cross-sectional questionnaire survey and an in-depth interview. It aims to understand the current physical activity practice and preference of patients with lung cancer, which could help to develop a lifestyle modification program based on our patients' needs and preferences.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2019-09-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-09-24
• Study Start: 2019-09-26
• Study First Posted: 2019-09-26
• Status Verified: 2020-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-04-25
• Last Update Posted: 2020-04-28
• Primary Completion: 2021-04-30
• Study Completion: 2021-04-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged 18 years and above;
• Diagnosis with non-small cell lung cancer
• General condition stable, either is undergoing or finished treatment
• Able to speak and read Chinese
• Able to complete the self-administered questionnaire
• Mental, cognitive and physically fit for joining the trial as determined by the clinician or responsible investigator

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Exclusion Criteria

• Mentally unfit for answering questionnaire
• Unable to give informed consent

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Preference on physical activity program	immediately after obtaining written consent	Outcome-based questions with categorical choices

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Preference on information to be received	immediately after obtaining written consent	Outcome-based questions with categorical choices
Current physical activity practise	immediately after obtaining written consent	Outcome-based questions with categorical choices

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Queen Mary Hospital; 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong