The Feasibility of Implementing an Exercise Programme for Deconditioned Cancer Survivors
NCT ID: NCT04026659
Last Updated: 2020-11-30
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-09-25
2020-10-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Depending on the specific treatment exposures, cancer survivors can face numerous adverse consequences of cancer treatment. Numerous systematic reviews demonstrate that exercise can mitigate a number of these factors in cancer survivors and improve quality of life, cardiorespiratory fitness, physical functioning, fatigue and can optimise functional status, preserving the ability to remain in the workforce and fulfil other life roles.
Despite the robust body of existing literature, addressing the long term side effects of cancer is a major challenge for health care policy and the integration and delivery of exercise rehabilitation and survivorship into standard clinical cancer care in Ireland continues to remain the exception rather than the norm. Internationally, models of cancer survivorship care have been developing rapidly in recent years, many centring on the provision of exercise rehabilitation programmes across diverse delivery settings. However, referral to exercise specialists is not a part of the standard care received by oncology patients in Ireland with a distinct lack of rehabilitation services available for cancer survivors.
The aim of the FIXCAS study is to examine the feasibility of implementing a 10 week multi-modal exercise rehabilitation programme to deconditioned cancer survivors in a National Cancer Centre.
This single-arm prospective feasibility study will evaluate the introduction, implementation and acceptability of an exercise rehabilitation programme for deconditioned cancer survivors in a real-world, standard practice setting. A convenience sample of cancer survivors (n=40) aged 18 or older that have completed treatment with curative intent attending outpatient oncology services in a National Cancer Centre will be recruited. Participants will undergo a 10-week multi-modal exercise programme. Feasibility will be evaluated in terms of recruitment, adherence and compliance to the programme. Secondary outcomes will examine physical function and quality of life measures. In addition, the acceptability of the programme will be assessed through patient feedback.
The study results will be used to optimise the intervention content, and may serve as the foundation for a larger definitive trial.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Multi-modal exercise programme
The 10-week multi-modal exercise programme will comprise of twice weekly supervised group-based exercise sessions. Each exercise session will last approximately 1 hour and consist of a combination of aerobic, resistance and balance and flexibility exercises.
Multi-modal exercise
A combination of aerobic, resistance, balance and flexibility exercises will be included. Aerobic exercise will consist of 20 to 30 min of moderate intensity exercise using a variety of modalities. Heart rate will be monitored using Polar hear rate monitors (target intensity 40-70% heart rate reserve) and the BORG Rating of Perceived Exertion (12-15). Resistance exercise will target the large muscle groups of the upper and lower extremities, be performed at 40% to 70% of the one repetition maximum (1-RM) and consist of two sets of 10-15 repetitions. Flexibility and balance exercise will also be included in the twice weekly programme. A home exercise programme will encourage participants to be moderately physically active for at least 30 minutes, three times per week in addition to the supervised programme.
Interventions
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Multi-modal exercise
A combination of aerobic, resistance, balance and flexibility exercises will be included. Aerobic exercise will consist of 20 to 30 min of moderate intensity exercise using a variety of modalities. Heart rate will be monitored using Polar hear rate monitors (target intensity 40-70% heart rate reserve) and the BORG Rating of Perceived Exertion (12-15). Resistance exercise will target the large muscle groups of the upper and lower extremities, be performed at 40% to 70% of the one repetition maximum (1-RM) and consist of two sets of 10-15 repetitions. Flexibility and balance exercise will also be included in the twice weekly programme. A home exercise programme will encourage participants to be moderately physically active for at least 30 minutes, three times per week in addition to the supervised programme.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Diagnosis of solid tumour
* Completion of chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy with curative intent within the preceding 2-6 months
* Medically fit to participate in moderate physical activity
Exclusion Criteria
* Current pregnancy
* Individuals receiving treatment in the palliative setting
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Irish Cancer Society
OTHER
St. James's Hospital, Ireland
OTHER
University of Dublin, Trinity College
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Grainne Sheill
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Grainne Sheill, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Locations
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St. James's Hospital
Dublin, , Ireland
Countries
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References
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Devenney K, Murphy N, Ryan R, Grant C, Kennedy J, Manecksha RP, Sheils O, McNeely ML, Hussey J, Sheill G. The feasibility of implementing an exercise programme for deconditioned cancer survivors in a national cancer centre: FIXCAS Study. HRB Open Res. 2020 Dec 18;2:24. doi: 10.12688/hrbopenres.12925.2. eCollection 2019.
Other Identifiers
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STS19SHE
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id