Exercise Intervention Trial for Colorectal Polyp Patients
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer Prevention
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Enrollment
- 202
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Proliferation rate in the upper part of colon and rectal mucosa crypts.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
There is strong observational epidemiologic evidence that physical activity is inversely associated with risk of colon cancer occurrence in both men and women. This association has been found in over 30 observational studies, and appears to be independent of effects of diet, body fat mass, and other potential confounding factors. Prior to large-scale recommendations regarding exercise as a means of preventing colon cancer, however, more information is needed regarding the type of exercise, when it must be initiated, and how much must be done, in order to produce a protective effect. Information on the mechanisms and biological pathways through which exercise might protect the colon will aid in developing the answers to these questions.
This is a randomized controlled trial of a one-year moderate/vigorous exercise intervention vs. delayed- exercise control on various biomarkers of colon cancer risk in persons that have undergone a colonoscopy within the past 36 months.. The trial is designed to establish the effects of the exercise intervention on colorectal cell proliferation and terminal differentiation, and on factors that may lie in the pathway between exercise and proliferation and apoptosis, in colon and rectal epithelium. It will provide data on: 1) the efficacy of a one-year moderate intensity aerobic exercise program in modulating these processes to a pattern considered low risk for colon cancer, and 2) the mechanisms whereby exercise may lower colon cancer risk in humans. To the investigators' knowledge, this will be the first study of its kind.
Detailed Description
The specific aims of the proposed study are: 1. To measure the effects of a one-year moderate/vigorous intensity aerobic exercise program vs. a delayed-exercise control program in persons that have undergone a colonoscopy within the past 36 months on proliferation rate in the upper part of colon and rectal mucosa crypts. 2. To also measure the effects of a one-year moderate/vigorous intensity aerobic exercise program vs. delayed-exercise control program in persons that have undergone a colonoscopy within the past 36 months on: * expression of apoptosis-related proteins (bax/bcl-2 ratio) in colon and rectal mucosal biopsies * rectal mucosal prostaglandin levels * fasting serum/plasma insulin, glucose, triglycerides, insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF-1), and IGF binding protein-3 (IGFPB-3) * body fat mass and distribution (body mass index, waist and hip circumferences, bioelectrical impedance, DEXA scan) * subcutaneous abdominal and intra-abdominal fat mass (measured by one-slice CT scan at the L4 level) * fitness (VO2max) * quality of life (measured by standardized self-report instruments) * sleep quality
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Male or female
- •Completed a colonoscopy within the past 36 months
- •Ages 40-75 years at time of identification
- •Sedentary activity pattern
- •Gives informed consent, agrees to be randomly assigned
- •Able to perform all study requirements, able to follow directions and complete forms
Exclusion Criteria
- •Colorectal cancer at any time; any other invasive cancer within the past 10 years (simple basal or squamous cell carcinoma okay)
- •Plans to leave Western Washington during the follow-up period
- •Morbidly obese (BMI \> 41), weight loss of \> 10 pounds in the previous 3 months
- •Familial polyposis, Gardner's syndrome, or other known familial colorectal cancer syndrome
- •Ulcerative colitis or short bowel
- •"Excessive"(\> 3 x week) laxative or enema use that might interfere with rectal crypt studies
- •Current use of certain medications likely to interfere with success of the intervention, or with outcomes measures (for example, anticoagulants because of risk from colorectal biopsy, diet medications within past 6 months)
- •Diabetes mellitus or fasting glucose \> 140
- •Hemochromatosis- if diagnosed by physician
- •Abnormal screening labs (hematocrit \< 32 or \> 48, white blood cells \< 3.0 or \> 15.0, potassium \< 3.5 or \> 5.3, fasting glucose \> 140, creatinine \> 2.0), or abnormalities on screening physical exam judged by study physicians to contraindicate participation in an exercise program
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Proliferation rate in the upper part of colon and rectal mucosa crypts.
Time Frame: Baseline and 12-months
Secondary Outcomes
- expression of apoptosis-related proteins (bax/bcl-2 ratio) in colon and rectal mucosal biopsies(Baseline and 12-months)
- rectal mucosal prostaglandin levels(baseline and 12-months)
- fasting serum/plasma insulin, glucose, triglycerides, insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF-1), and IGF binding protein-3 (IGFPB-3)(baseline and 12-months)
- body fat mass and distribution (body mass index, waist and hip circumferences, bioelectrical impedance, DEXA scan)and subcutaneous abdominal and intra-abdominal fat mass (measured by one-slice CT scan at the L4 level)(baseline and 12-months)
- quality of life (measured by standardized self-report instruments) and sleep quality(baseline and 12-months)