A pilot randomised controlled trial of an app with brief behavioural support to promote physical activity after a cancer diagnosis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Health and wellbeing after breast, prostate or colorectal cancer; Cancer; Malignant neoplasm of breast, malignant neoplasm of prostate

• Registration Number: ISRCTN18063498
• Lead Sponsor: niversity College London

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-04-16
• Study Completion: 2023-02-27
• Last Update Posted: 21 August 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosed with breast, prostate or colorectal cancer at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2. Aged 16 years or older
3. Own a smartphone (that uses Android or iOS (Apple) operating systems)
4. Able to provide informed consent
5. Has access to a computer and an email address, and is willing to complete online questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria

1. For those with localised disease: more than 6 months after completion of radical treatment (i.e. surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapy with curative intent)
2. Unable to understand spoken/written English
3. ECOG status >3
4. Diagnosed cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia)
5. Cognitive and/or physical impairment that prevents participation in brisk walking
6. Clinicians’ estimate life expectancy <6 months or receiving end of life care
7. Due to have surgery in next 5 months
8. <6 weeks after surgery
9. Reports achieving 150 minutes of at least moderate-intensity PA weekly
10. Report previous/current use of Active 10 app
11. Report current or previous (within 6 months) participation in a health behaviour change study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified