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Phase 1 N=44 Randomized Treatment

Exercise Intervention for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

Cancer

Enrolled (actual)
44
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Psychological Distress — 2.25; -.65 units on a scale — p=0.14

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Interventions
Survivor-only progressive walking and resistance exercise (Behavioral); Dyadic progressive walking and resistance exercise (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 21+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Rochester
Primary completion
May 2015

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Psychological Distress
2.25; -.65 0.14
SECONDARY
Immune Biomarkers
1.17; 1.42 0.65

Summary

The purpose of the study is to see whether exercise can improve the health and well-being of cancer survivors. We also want to know about the health and well being of caregivers.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria for Cancer Survivors:

  • Have a diagnosis of cancer (any cancer type excluding squamous and basal cell skin cancers) and have received surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy within the last 1-12 months.
  • Have a functional capacity rating of 70 or greater on the Karnofsky Performance Scale or a rating of 1 or 0 on the ECOG scale when assessed by a medical oncologist (or physicians designee) following cancer treatments
  • Have a caregiver willing to participate int he study
  • Be able to read English
  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Give written informed consent

Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers:

  • Be nominated by a cancer survivor
  • Be able to read English
  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Give written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • have physical limitations (e.g. cardiorespiratory, orthopedic) contraindicating participation in a low to moderate intensity home based walking and progressive resistance program, as assessed by their medical oncologist, their primary care physician, and/or the study medical monitor.
  • For caregivers, be currently undergoing active treatment for cancer
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01883635). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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