The Feasibility of an Active Lifestyle Programme in Patients Recovering From Colorectal Cancer
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer
- Registration Number
- NCT02751892
- Lead Sponsor
- University of East Anglia
- Brief Summary
Long-term maintenance of physical activity behaviour change post-intervention remains challenging. This study is investigating the feasibility of a behaviour change intervention based on Self-Determination Theory in people recovering from colorectal cancer and its effects on behaviour change 6 months post-intervention.
- Detailed Description
This study was a randomized controlled feasibility trial consisting of a 3-months active lifestyle intervention and a 3-months follow-up period. Participants were allocated to an active lifestyle programme (ALP) or the standard (SC) care group. ALP was offered 12 supervised exercise sessions over 3 months and six supportive behaviour change workshops. SC was encouraged to continue with their usual lifestyle. The intervention was informed by Self-Determination Theory.
The supervised exercise sessions took place in small groups of maximum 7 participants and lasted approximately 1 hour. Exercise included aerobic and resistance exercises. The behaviour change workshops were delivered in a motivational interviewing style, also in small groups of maximum 7 participants.
Participants were followed-up at 6 months. There was no contact with participants during the post-intervention and follow-up period.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 28
- a histologically confirmed diagnosis of colorectal cancer with Dukes stages A-C
- completed cancer treatment within the last 24 months,
- be able to understand spoken and written English
- score of 80 or more on the Karnofsky Performance Status Scale
- already meeting general PA guidelines of 150 min of moderate PA or 75 min of vigorous intensity PA per week,
- recent myocardial infarction
- uncontrolled hypertension
- a pacemaker
- or unstable angina.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in minutes spent in moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity measure with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long version 0, 3, 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in quality of life measure with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy general 0, 3, 6 months Change in antropometric measures (waist circumference, hip circumference 0, 3, 6 months Waist and hip circumference will be used to calculate the waist-to-hip ratio
Change in physical fitness 0, 3, and 6 months assessed with the modified Bruce treadmill test
Change in upper body strength-grip strength 0, 3, 6 months Assessed with grip dynanometer
Change in lower body strength 0, 3, 6 months Assessed with 30 sec sit-to-stand test
Change in minutes spent in moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity with accelerometry 0, 3, 6 months Change in psychological needs satisfaction measured with the psychological needs satisfaction in exercise scale 0, 3, 6 months Changes in body composition (% body fat) assessed with bioelectrical impedance analysis 0, 3, 6 months Change in barriers to exercise 0, 3, 6 months assessed with Barriers to Exercise scale
Change in upper body strength-upper arm strength 0, 3, 6 months Assessed with biceps curl test
Change in behavioural regulation measure with the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire version 2 0, 3, 6 months Change in quality of life measure with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-colorectal 0, 3, 6 months Change in fatigue with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - fatigue 0, 3, 6 months Changes in anthropometric measures (height, weight, BMI) 0, 3, 6 months Body weight and body height will be used to calculate BMI
Change in intention to exercise 0, 3, 6 months assessed with Intention to exercise scale