About this trial
This study will be a two-arm RCT, to examine the effects of an entirely virtual, 6-month supervised PA program plus standard exercise counselling (PA+EC) versus a supervised PA plus motivationally-enhanced behavioral counselling (PA+BC) on moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in cancer survivors. A 6-month post intervention follow-up (T2) and 1-year post intervention follow-up (T3; 1-year follow-up from post-intervention) will take place after the intervention to address maintenance. The intervention is designed using evidence-based research in the fields of exercise oncology using effective clinical design and theoretical approaches, including behaviour change techniques, to gradually increase MVPA to at least 90 minutes per week in cancer survivors as per the exercise guidelines for cancer survivors.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
≥18 years of age
Confirmed diagnosis of cancer of any type (Stages I to III; localized)
Have completed primary cancer treatment within 5 years
At least 12 weeks after surgery completion
Disqualifiers
A medical condition that prohibits PA (e.g., joint restriction or weight bearing precautions)
Uncontrolled comorbidities or cardiovascular contraindications that would increase risk associated with supervised and unsupervised exercise (e.g., cardiac contraindications, severe arthritis, recent fall within the last 6-12 months)
Presence of advanced cancer (i.e., Stage IV; metastatic)
Pregnancy
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Behavioural Counselling
- Exercise Counselling
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Toronto
Lead sponsor
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Collaborator
University of British Columbia
Collaborator