Physical Exercise During the Cancer Care Pathway

NCT07652502 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 27191
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 370
• Locations: 2 countries
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

Background: Physical exercise is proven safe and effective in improving quality of life and reducing treatment-related side effects in oncology. However, patient adherence to international guidelines remains suboptimal. Investigating the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding physical activity is crucial to identifying unmet educational needs and barriers. Objective: This multicenter, cross-sectional observational study (ECOLE project) aims to assess KAP levels concerning exercise among cancer patients and explore the correlations between KAP scores and sociodemographic or clinical variables. Methods: Over a 6-month period, an anonymous online survey (Microsoft Forms) will be administered to adult cancer patients (≥18 years old) at any disease or treatment stage. A minimum sample size of 370 participants is targeted. Statistical analyses will include Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses to validate KAP scales, and Multivariable Logistic Regression to identify predictors of adherence (≥150 minutes/week) and perceived barriers or facilitators. Expected Results: The study will provide a comprehensive overview of physical activity perceptions and behaviors in oncology. These insights will support the design of targeted educational interventions and structured exercise programs, contributing to the development of a novel "Exercise Oncology Specialist" within supportive care teams.

Conditions

Cancer, Treatment-Related; Cancer; Oncology; Oncologic Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• physical exercise in cancer patients.

  To evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to physical by administering the study questionnaire.exercise in cancer patients.

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Secondary Outcomes (6)

• safety of physical exercise oncology

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• self-efficacy regarding exercise oncology

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• relationship between exercise oncology and oncological journey

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• demographic and clinical variables in exercise oncology

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• barriers and facilitators to exercise oncology

  1 day

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Adult cancer patients (≥18 years old), at any stage of the oncological journey (undergoing treatment, posttreatment, or advanced disease).

You may qualify if:

• Age ≥18 years
• Oncological diagnosis
• Ability to understand the language of the respective country of origin
• Electronic informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• \- Failure to accept the informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS: lead

Study Sites (2)

Institut Rafael

Paris, 92300, France

Location

Universitatea Alexandru Ioa Cuza din Iasi

Iași, 700506, Romania

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms, Second Primary; Neoplasms

Study Officials

• Stefano Magno

  Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Stefano Magno

CONTACT

+390630157077; stefano.magno@policlinicogemelli.it

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 11, 2026
• First Posted: June 17, 2026
• Study Start: June 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 30, 2027
• Last Updated: June 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Locations

FR (1); RO (1)