Nordic Pole Walking for Individuals With Cancer

NCT03942614 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 15-018
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 8
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Individuals diagnosed with cancer tend to be inactive and have symptom burdens that impact quality of life. A community-based Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) program may help. The primary objective of this study was to see if it was feasible to do to a larger trial. The secondary objective was to determine the effects of NPW on physical function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). NPW or no NPW was randomly assigned to adults with non-small cell lung, prostate, colorectal, and endometrial. Eight people were enrolled in the study with 4 in the NPW group (1 dropped out) and 4 in the no NPW group.

Conditions

Cancer; Neoplasms

Keywords

Nordic Pole Walking; Exercise; Rehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Feasibility (assessed by qualitative field notes)

  Feasibility was assessed using the framework as described by: Thabane L et al (2010) A tutorial on pilot studies: the what, why and how. BMC Medical Research Methodology, vol 10. England, p 1. The Thabane Framework uses 4 criteria to measure feasibility: Process, Resources, Management and Scientific. For each criteria, detailed field notes regarding objectives and measures were maintained throughout the study. These notes on the four Thabane criteria were used to categorize the study to one of four possible outcomes: 1) stop - the study is not feasible; 2) continue, but modify the protocol - the study is feasible with modifications; 3) continue without modifications, but monitor closely - the study is feasible with close monitoring; and 4) continue without modifications - the study is feasible as is.

  8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• 6-minute walk test (6MWT)

  8 weeks

• 30-second chair stand test

  8 weeks

• Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise Test (UULEX)

  8 weeks

• Hand grip strength

  8 weeks

• Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung (FACT-L)

  8 weeks

Other Outcomes (11)

• Demographic information

  baseline

• Resting heart rate

  baseline and 8 weeks

• Oxygen saturation

  baseline and 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Nordic pole walking

EXPERIMENTAL

walking with a pair of poles customized to an individual's height and stride length

Behavioral: Nordic pole walking

Control

NO INTERVENTION

usual daily routine and activities of daily living

Interventions

Nordic pole walking BEHAVIORAL

Nordic pole walking

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 55 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• a primary diagnosis (including reoccurrence) of histologically confirmed stage I-IV NSCLC, prostate, colorectal, or endometrial cancer (with any concurrent cancer treatment)
• a cancer diagnosis or treatment within the last three years
• ≥ 55 years old
• approval by the primary treating physician
• ability to communicate in English.

You may not qualify if:

• engaged in NPW within the last six-months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Ontario Institute of Technology: lead
• Lakeridge Health Corporation: collaborator
• Southlake Regional Health Centre: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms; Motor Activity

Interventions

Nordic Walking

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Walking; Locomotion; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena; Exercise; Motor Activity

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Randomized Controlled Trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 26, 2019
• First Posted: May 8, 2019
• Study Start: December 16, 2015
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2017
• Study Completion: December 31, 2017
• Last Updated: May 8, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share