Fatigue and Cancer Treatment(FACT)- an Exercise Intervention
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer, Cancer, Other Indications |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 12/22/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 2002 |
| End Date: | May 2008 |
Mitigating Cancer Treatment-Related Fatigue by Exercise
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effects of a
nurse-directed, home-based walking exercise program to mitigate fatigue and maintain physical
functioning during adjuvant therapy for cancer. The sample will be randomized into exercise
(EX) or usual care (UC) groups. The independent study variable is participation in a walking
exercise program. Outcomes include: fatigue, sleep disturbance, emotional distress, physical
functioning and quality of life. The effects of the walking exercise program will be
evaluated using self-report questionnaires administered pre- and post-treatment, patient
diaries, and symptoms assessments at defined intervals during adjuvant therapy
nurse-directed, home-based walking exercise program to mitigate fatigue and maintain physical
functioning during adjuvant therapy for cancer. The sample will be randomized into exercise
(EX) or usual care (UC) groups. The independent study variable is participation in a walking
exercise program. Outcomes include: fatigue, sleep disturbance, emotional distress, physical
functioning and quality of life. The effects of the walking exercise program will be
evaluated using self-report questionnaires administered pre- and post-treatment, patient
diaries, and symptoms assessments at defined intervals during adjuvant therapy
Inclusion Criteria:
Confirmed diagnosis of cancer (Stage 1,2,or 3),
21 years of age or older,
Free of cognitive or physical deficits that would preclude entry into study,
not currently exercising 120 min/wk or more
Exclusion Criteria:
Concurrent major health problems or disabilities that would limit participation in an
exercise program.
Stage 4 cancer (metastisis)
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