Exercise Intervention for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | May 2013 |
| End Date: | August 2015 |
Dyadic Exercise Intervention for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
The purpose of the study is to see whether exercise can improve the health and well-being of
cancer survivors. We also want to know about the health and well being of caregivers.
cancer survivors. We also want to know about the health and well being of caregivers.
This was a pilot feasibility study to refine our methodology before a larger Phase II trial.
Inclusion Criteria for Cancer Survivors:
- Have a diagnosis of cancer (any cancer type excluding squamous and basal cell skin
cancers) and have received surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy within the
last 1-12 months.
- Have a functional capacity rating of 70 or greater on the Karnofsky Performance Scale
or a rating of 1 or 0 on the ECOG scale when assessed by a medical oncologist (or
physicians designee) following cancer treatments
- Have a caregiver willing to participate int he study
- Be able to read English
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Give written informed consent
Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers:
- Be nominated by a cancer survivor
- Be able to read English
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Give written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- have physical limitations (e.g. cardiorespiratory, orthopedic) contraindicating
participation in a low to moderate intensity home based walking and progressive
resistance program, as assessed by their medical oncologist, their primary care
physician, and/or the study medical monitor.
- For caregivers, be currently undergoing active treatment for cancer
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