An Exercise Trial and Economic Analysis in Men With Prostate Cancer

NCT ID: NCT02046837

Last Updated: 2021-04-13

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

59 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-11-30

Study Completion Date

2018-01-31

Brief Summary

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Prostate Cancer (PC) affects 1 in 7 men. Nearly half of those diagnosed with PC will receive androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) as part of their treatment. ADT is good at managing PC but has many side effects. Researchers have shown that exercise, specifically one-on-one supervised exercise improves many of the side effects of ADT. However, exercise programs for men on ADT are not widely available. More questions need to be answered in order for exercise programs to become part of PC treatment. First, can programs that require fewer resources, such as group-exercise or home-based exercise, also improve ADT side-effects? Second, do exercise-related benefits continue beyond the structured exercise program? And what makes people continue exercising? Third, which exercise program is most cost-effective?

In this study, the investigators will compare: (a) group supervised in-centre; (b) home-based supported; and (c) 1:1 supervised in-centre exercise programs to see which program is most effective for men with PC on ADT. The investigators will also look at what motivates people to continue to exercise both during a structured program and after the program is complete and will examine which exercise program is most cost-effective.

The investigators will ask men with PC on ADT that are being treated at either Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto or the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary to participate in the study. When a patient agrees to participate, he will be randomly placed in 1 of the 3 exercise programs. All programs will include the same type of exercises (aerobic, resistance and flexibility) and all participants will exercise 4-5 days per week for 30 minutes per day (as tolerated) for the length of the program (6 months). The investigators will look at how men with PC on ADT respond to the exercise program by measuring quality of life (QOL), fatigue and different physical measures before, during, and after the exercise program.

Although the investigators know that supervised one-on-one exercise is most effective at improving ADT side-effects, it is unknown if other forms of exercise are just as beneficial and more financially responsible. This study will allow the investigators to begin to answer these questions so that structured exercise programs become a regular part of PC treatment.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Prostate Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Supervised 1:1 exercise

This intervention arm will include 3 one-on-one, supervised sessions per week for 6 months with a certified exercise specialist. Flexibility training will include stretching for 5-10 minutes at the beginning and end of each session. Aerobic training will involve 30 minutes of low-impact step aerobics. Resistance training will be conducted using resistance bands, a stability ball, and an exercise mat with 8 prescribed exercises that target the major muscle groups. Participants will be encouraged to perform exercises independently on additional days, for a total of 4-5 days per week of exercise.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Supervised 1:1 exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The exercise program will be delivered in a personal training (1:1) format by a certified exercise specialist.

Supervised group exercise

This intervention arm will include 3 group, supervised sessions per week for 6 months with a certified exercise specialist. Supervised sessions will be delivered in a group format with 4-8 participants per group. Flexibility training will include stretching for 5-10 minutes at the beginning and end of each session. Aerobic training will involve 30 minutes of low-impact step aerobics. Resistance training will be conducted using resistance bands, a stability ball, and an exercise mat with 8 prescribed exercises that target the major muscle groups. Participants will be encouraged to perform exercises independently on additional days, for a total of 4-5 days per week of exercise.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Supervised group exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The exercise program will be delivered in a group format (4-8 participants per group) by a certified exercise specialist.

Home-based exercise

The same protocol and training frequency as the supervised programs described above will be followed. However, all exercises will be completed independently by participants. Specific exercises in the aerobic program may be modified to accommodate patient preference (same target heart rate range as supervised groups). Participants will be supported with smartphone technology and remote 'health coaches' during the intervention phase. This will help to ensure participant adherence, appropriate progression, and safety.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Home-based exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The exercise program will be executed independently by participants in a home-based setting. Home-based participants will be supported with remote health coaching and smartphone technology.

Interventions

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Supervised 1:1 exercise

The exercise program will be delivered in a personal training (1:1) format by a certified exercise specialist.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Supervised group exercise

The exercise program will be delivered in a group format (4-8 participants per group) by a certified exercise specialist.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Home-based exercise

The exercise program will be executed independently by participants in a home-based setting. Home-based participants will be supported with remote health coaching and smartphone technology.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* confirmed prostate cancer
* starting or continuing on ADT for at least 6 months
* fluent in English
* able to provide consent
* live close to a study centre
* screened with the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+ or PARmed-X) to ensure safe exercise participation OR receive medical clearance by attending physician

Exclusion Criteria

* already meeting guidelines for moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) as defined by the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (greater than or equal to 150 minutes of MVPA per week)
* conditions that would interfere with ability to participate
Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University Health Network, Toronto

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Shabbir MH Alibhai, MD, MSc

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University Health Network, Toronto

Locations

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University of Calgary/Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Site Status

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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Canada

References

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Papadopoulos E, Leach HJ, Tomlinson G, Durbano S, Danyluk JM, Sabiston CM, Mina DS, Alibhai SMH, Culos-Reed SN. Factors predicting gains in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in prostate cancer survivors on androgen deprivation therapy. Support Care Cancer. 2022 Nov;30(11):9011-9018. doi: 10.1007/s00520-022-07300-2. Epub 2022 Aug 10.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 35948848 (View on PubMed)

Alibhai SMH, Santa Mina D, Ritvo P, Tomlinson G, Sabiston C, Krahn M, Durbano S, Matthew A, Warde P, O'Neill M, Timilshina N, Segal R, Culos-Reed N. A phase II randomized controlled trial of three exercise delivery methods in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy. BMC Cancer. 2019 Jan 3;19(1):2. doi: 10.1186/s12885-018-5189-5.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 30606137 (View on PubMed)

Alibhai SM, Santa Mina D, Ritvo P, Sabiston C, Krahn M, Tomlinson G, Matthew A, Segal R, Warde P, Durbano S, O'Neill M, Culos-Reed N. A phase II RCT and economic analysis of three exercise delivery methods in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy. BMC Cancer. 2015 Apr 25;15:312. doi: 10.1186/s12885-015-1316-8.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 25908311 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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UHN ADT Ex 01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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