NCT00438620

Brief Summary

Physical activity has been shown to have a positive effect on several quality of life outcomes in cancer patients, but few existing studies have focused on the end stages of cancer. The aim of this pilot study is to test the feasibility of a physical activity intervention in advanced cancer patients, from which data can be used to design a randomized controlled trial if results are encouraging.

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2006

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 20, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 22, 2007

Completed
4.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

February 25, 2016

Status Verified

January 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

5.1 years

First QC Date

February 20, 2007

Last Update Submit

February 24, 2016

Conditions

Advanced Cancer

Interventions

Home-based physical activity programBEHAVIORAL

the role of physical activity as a Quality of Life intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Advanced Cancer Patients

You may qualify if:

  • years of age or older
  • able to understand, provide written consent in and speak English
  • cognitive ability to participate
  • clinician-estimated life expectancy between 3 and 12 months
  • approval of treating physician

You may not qualify if:

  • any absolute contraindications to physical activity
  • palliative performance scale level of 30% of less
  • any patient within the last days to hour of life

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Cross Cancer Institute

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z2, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Lowe SS, Watanabe SM, Baracos VE, Courneya KS. Home-based functional walking program for advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care: a case series. BMC Palliat Care. 2013 May 11;12:22. doi: 10.1186/1472-684X-12-22. eCollection 2013.

    PMID: 23663868DERIVED

Study Officials

  • Kerry Courneya, PhD

    AHS Cancer Control Alberta

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 20, 2007

First Posted

February 22, 2007

Study Start

October 1, 2006

Primary Completion

November 1, 2011

Last Updated

February 25, 2016

Record last verified: 2012-01

Locations

CA(1)