Promoting Physical Activity After Colorectal Cancer

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer

In brief

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and if detected early, has a favorable prognosis. Colorectal cancer survivors report increased fatigue, low vigor, impaired physical functioning and disturbances in body esteem. However, the group is relatively understudied and the potential benefits of increased physical activity to their recovery have not been examined. This study focuses on enhancing recovery by offering a home-based physical activity program to patients who have completed treatment for colorectal cancer. This study will test the efficacy of the physical activity intervention using a randomized controlled design among 134 patients who have completed treatment for colorectal cancer in the past 2 years. Outcomes will include physical activity behavior, fitness, vigor, fatigue, physical functioning, and body esteem among participants at baseline, 3 (posttreatment), 6 and 12 months. We will also track intervention costs and conduct exploratory analyses of moderators and mediators of change to help guide the future development of physical activity interventions to enhance recovery from colorectal cancer.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT00230646
Run by
The Miriam Hospital
People needed
46
Starts
2005-07-01
Expected to finish
2009-11-01
Last updated by the study team
2010-10-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

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