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Effect of exercise on fitness in colorectal cancer survivors

Completed
Conditions
Stage II to III colorectal cancer survivors
Cancer
Malignant neoplasm of colon
Registration Number
ISRCTN36287610
Lead Sponsor
Yonsei University College of Medicine (Korea, South )
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
112
Inclusion Criteria

1. Between 18 and 75 years of age
2. Histologically confirmed stage II to III colorectal cancer
3. Completed surgery, radiotherapy, and/or chemotherapy within 4-104 weeks prior to the study
4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 of 1
5. Not planning extended absences in the 3 months subsequent to enrollment

Exclusion Criteria

1. Existing evidence of recurrent or metastatic disease
2. Participation in regular physical activity (purposeful activity of at least a moderate intensity of 200 minutes or more a week)
3. Pregnant or planned to be pregnant within 6 months

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness measured by the 3-minute step test and push up test, respectively<br>2. Patient perceived bowel function measured by questionnaires
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of life measured by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Colorectal (FACT-C) scale
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