Oncologists' Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise

NCT06981143 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: PAE-Oncologists' perceptions
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 606
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this observational and nationwide study is to investigate the knowledge and perceptions of the entire population of Greek specialists and medical residents in pathological oncology regarding physical activity and exercise in patients with cancer. Sub-objectives of the study are to investigate the barriers and facilitating factors in counseling and prescribing exercise in cancer patients. The data collection will be conducted through a validated questionnaire developed in a previous study, which will be sent via an online Google Form platform, ensuring the anonymity and confidentiality of the participants' responses. The questionnaire will include demographic characteristics, four basic scales with mandatory responses (subjective knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviour in physical activity and exercise) and an optional scale of objective knowledge in physical activity and exercise.

Conditions

Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Investigation of oncologists' perceived knowledge on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire.

  Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included. Likert-type scale questions, with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (low to high level of perceived knowledge). Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

• Investigation of oncologists' attitudes on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire

  Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included. Likert-scale questions, with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (low to high level of agreement with statements). Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

• Investigation of oncologists ' abilities to promote physical activity and exercise via questionnaire

  Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included. Likert-type scale questions, with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (low to high level of perceived ability). Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

• Investigation of oncologists ' behavior on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire

  Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included. Likert-type scale questions, with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (never to always). Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Investigation of oncologists' objective knowledge on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire.

  Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

• Investigation of oncologists' facilitators and barriers on physical activity and exercise councelling and prescription via questionnaire

  Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

Study Arms (1)

Oncologists

All Greek specialists and medical residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer.

Behavioral: Quantitative study

Interventions

Quantitative study BEHAVIORAL

A validated questionnaire will be used to investigate the knowledge and perceptions of physical activity and exercise of specialists and residents in Pathological Oncology

Oncologists

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 24 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Specialists and residents in Pathological Oncology in Greece.

You may qualify if:

• All specialists and residents in Pathological Oncology in Greece

You may not qualify if:

• Physicians of other specialties other than Pathological Oncology
• Greek Pathological Oncologists who practice the specialty of Pathological Oncology abroad.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Thessaly: lead

Study Sites (1)

Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly

Trikala, Thessaly, 42100, Greece

Location

Related Links

• Abstract of the European Journal of Public Health (ID: ckad160.1139), Volume 33 Supplement 2, 2023
• Postdoctoral Thesis in Repository

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

• Niki Syrou, PhD

  Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly

  STUDY CHAIR

• Athanasios Jamurtas, Professor

  Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly

  STUDY CHAIR

• Antonios Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou, Professor

  Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly

  STUDY CHAIR

• Evangelos Voulgaris, PhD

  Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Laboratory Teaching Staff, University Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 12, 2025
• First Posted: May 20, 2025
• Study Start: July 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 31, 2025
• Study Completion: February 2, 2026
• Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Locations

GR (1)