Exercise Program Among Lung Cancer Dyads

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. Determine the feasibility and acceptability of a progressive exercise program initiated
after lung cancer diagnosis among patient partner dyads.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:

I. Examine the preliminary effects of partnered exercise on physical function, depression,
adherence to lung cancer treatments, QOL and social support .

OUTLINE:

All participants complete questionnaires about their health status, physical activity habits
and relationship with their spouse/partner and undergo physical tests at baseline, and then 6
weeks and 12 weeks after the start of the exercise program.

EXERCISE PROGRAM: Participants complete a 12-week exercise program with their dyad-partners.
The exercise program consists of 3 weekly sessions (approximately 1-hour sessions) consisting
of either a supervised group exercise class or home-based, unsupervised exercise session via
an instructional DVD. Participants with lung cancer will also receive a physical activity
monitor to track changes in activity throughout the intervention.

Participants will complete a baseline, week 6 and week 12 assessment consisting of physical
tests and questionnaires

Inclusion Criteria:

- Mild depression symptoms

- Able to participate in exercise program per physician approval

- Available partner/spouse to participate with patient

Exclusion Criteria:

- Persistent severe depression symptoms

- Inability to participate in exercise

- Life expectancy less than 1 year