Feasibility of a Physical Activity Intervention Informed by Self-Determination Theory With Patients Recovering From Colorectal Cancer
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer
- Sponsor
- University of East Anglia
- Enrollment
- 28
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in minutes spent in moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity measure with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long version
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •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
Exclusion Criteria
- •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.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in minutes spent in moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity measure with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long version
Time Frame: 0, 3, 6 months
Secondary Outcomes
- 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)
- Change in physical fitness(0, 3, and 6 months)
- Change in upper body strength-grip strength(0, 3, 6 months)
- Change in lower body strength(0, 3, 6 months)
- 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)
- Change in upper body strength-upper arm strength(0, 3, 6 months)
- 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)
- Change in intention to exercise(0, 3, 6 months)
- Changes in anthropometric measures (height, weight, BMI)(0, 3, 6 months)