Fatigue and Cancer Treatment(FACT)- an Exercise Intervention

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cancer; Fatigue

• Registration Number: NCT00181129
• Lead Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effects of a nurse-directed, home-based walking exercise program to mitigate fatigue and maintain physical functioning during adjuvant therapy for cancer. The sample will be randomized into exercise (EX) or usual care (UC) groups. The independent study variable is participation in a walking exercise program. Outcomes include: fatigue, sleep disturbance, emotional distress, physical functioning and quality of life. The effects of the walking exercise program will be evaluated using self-report questionnaires administered pre- and post-treatment, patient diaries, and symptoms assessments at defined intervals during adjuvant therapy

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2002-09
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-12
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-16
• Primary Completion: 2008-05
• Study Completion: 2008-05
• Status Verified: 2018-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-12-19
• Last Update Posted: 2018-12-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

Confirmed diagnosis of cancer (Stage 1,2,or 3),

21 years of age or older,

Free of cognitive or physical deficits that would preclude entry into study,

not currently exercising 120 min/wk or more

Exclusion Criteria

Concurrent major health problems or disabilities that would limit participation in an exercise program.

Stage 4 cancer (metastisis)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing; 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States