Physical Activity for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Conditions
- Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Physical Activity
- Registration Number
- NCT03016728
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
- Brief Summary
More adolescents and young adults are surviving cancer than ever before. Many endure negative effects related to their cancer and its treatment, which reduces their quality of life and functioning. Physical activity is one strategy that has been shown to promote quality of life amongst cancer survivors. However, very little research has focused on adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to explore the feasibility, safety, and potential benefits of a 12-week home-based physical activity intervention in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 17
Not provided
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Physical Activity Physical Activity Participants in the experimental arm (i.e., physical activity) will be asked to complete the 12-week home-based physical activity program and to complete all study assessments.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Retention Rates Through study completion, an average of 12-24 weeks The number of participants completing the intervention and all scheduled assessments.
Recruitment Rates Through study completion, an average of 12-24 weeks The number of eligible participants who enrol in the study out of the number who are referred.
Adherence Rates Through study completion, an average of 12-24 weeks The number of physical activity sessions engaged in out of the total recommended as part of the intervention.
Number of Participants with Adverse Events Through study completion, an average of 12-24 weeks The number of participants reporting or presenting adverse events (e.g., injury) that occurs as a result of participating in the physical activity intervention and/or its assessments.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physical Activity Behaviour: Daily Physical Activity Logbook Through study completion, an average of 12-24 weeks Change in daily self-reported daily physical activity from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention, to follow-up (if applicable; i.e., if participant consents and is eligible to participate in the additional assessments testing cognitive functioning).
Resting Heart Rate Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in resting heart rate, as measured by a heart rate monitor (Polar A300), from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Muscular Endurance: 30-Second Sit to Stand Test (Rikli & Jones, 2001) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in muscular endurance (i.e., number of times participants can stand from a seated position in 30 seconds) from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Physical Activity Behaviour: Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (Godin & Shephard, 1985) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12), follow-up (week 24) Change in self-reported physical activity (over the past 7 days) from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention, to follow-up (if applicable; i.e., if participant consents and is eligible to participate in the additional assessments testing cognitive functioning).
Global Self-Esteem: Rosenberg Global Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in participants self-reported global self-esteem from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Body Image: Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire Appearance Evaluation and Body Areas Satisfaction scales (Cash, 2000) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in participants self-reported body image from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Physical Activity Behaviour: 7-Day Accelerometer Wear (Objective Physical Activity Behaviour) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12), follow-up (week 24) Change in objective levels of physical activity as measured by accelerometers (Actigraph wGT3XP-BT), which will be worn for a 7 day period from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention, to follow-up (if applicable; i.e., if participant consents and is eligible to participate in the additional assessments testing cognitive functioning).
Blood Pressure Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in resting blood pressure, using a blood pressure monitor (HealthSmart Digital Blood Pressure Monitor), from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Body Composition: Body Mass Index Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in body mass as determined by a Tanita scale (TBF-310 GS) that uses bioelectrical impedance to assess body composition from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Aerobic Capacity: 6-Minute Walk Test (CSEP, 2013; Irwin, 2012) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in aerobic capacity (i.e., total distance walked in 6 minutes) from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Self-Efficacy: Single-Item Version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (McAuley, 1993) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in participants self-reported self-efficacy from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Musculoskeletal Strength: Combined Grip Strength using a Handheld Dynamometer (CSEP, 2013; Irwin, 2012) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in musculoskeletal strength (i.e., force exerted in kilograms on the handheld dynamometer) from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Posttraumatic Growth: Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1996) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in participants self-reported posttraumatic growth from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Physical Competence and Physical Self-Esteem: Physical Self-Description Questionnaire Short-Form Appearance, Strength, Endurance, Body Fat, and Physical Self-Esteem scales (Marsh, Martin, & Jackson, 2010) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in participants self-reported physical competence and physical self-esteem from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Quality of Life: Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (Ware & Sherbourne, 1992) Baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (weeks 6), post-intervention (week 12) Change in participants self-reported quality of life from baseline, to mid-intervention, to post-intervention.
Participants Experiences: Qualitative Interviews Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 12) Participants experiences in the intervention (i.e., with physical activity if in the experimental arm or with engaging in their usual lifestyle if in the wait-list control arm) and subsequent changes, if any, in behavioural, physical, psychological, and quality of life outcomes as explored via qualitative interviews (following an interview schedule containing a series of open-ended questions and probes) from baseline to post-intervention.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Ottawa
🇨🇦Ottawa, Ontario, Canada