Effect of exercise on fitness in colorectal cancer survivors

ISRCTN ISRCTN36287610
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN36287610
Secondary identifying numbers N/A
Submission date
03/01/2014
Registration date
20/01/2014
Last edited
20/01/2014
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Cancer has become a major public health problem in South Korea. Lifestyle factors determine the risk of colorectal cancer and the course of the disease. Studies have shown a strong link between the level of physical activity and the outcomes of colorectal cancer. Although observational studies have shown the link between physical activity and the physical fitness of colorectal cancer patients, there are few interventional studies which have shown these beneficial effects Therefore, the aims of this study are to investigate the effects of a 6-week home-based exercise intervention on cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness and patients’ perceived bowel function in stage II-III colorectal cancer survivors.

Who can participate?
Patients with stage II-III colorectal cancer who have completed all standard cancer-directed therapy at least 4 weeks but no more than 2 years before the study.

What does the study involve?
Patients are randomly allocated to either the exercise group or the control group. Exercise group patients will be encouraged to walk more than 10,000 steps per day. A pedometer will be provided to count the steps. Patients will be provided with exercise DVDs, which consist of 30 minutes exercise using their own body weight, to be performed at home daily. Following each exercise session, participants will complete their exercise log, recording the daily steps, type of exercise and duration. Exercise group participants will visit the clinic three times during the 6 weeks. They will have two exercise education sessions, and the exercise trainer will make sure that patients are able to perform the exercise properly. Control group patients will be instructed to continue with their usual daily activities. The intervention period will be 6 weeks and assessments will be carried out before the start of the study and at 6 weeks.

What are the possible benefits and risks or participating?
All participants will receive exercise DVDs, a pedometer, exercise handouts, and the results of the clinical tests. There are no known risks to participants.

Where is the study run from?
Severance Hospital, Shinchon, Seoul, Korea.

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
Patients will be enrolled in the study between August 2011 and October 2014.

Who if funding the study?
Ministry of Health and Welfare, South Korea.

Who is the main contact?
Professor Justin Jeon
jjeon@yonsei.ac.kr

Contact information

Prof Justin Jeon
Scientific

Shinchon-Dong
Seodaemun-Gu
Yonsei University
Seoul
120-749
Korea, South

Phone +82 2 2123 6197
Email jjeon@yonsei.ac.kr

Study information

Study designRandomized controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeQuality of life
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleEffect of a 6-week home-based exercise program on fitness in colorectal cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial
Study objectivesThe 6-week exercise intervention program will improve cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness and patients’ perceived bowel function in colorectal cancer survivors.
Ethics approval(s)Institutional Ethics Review Board at Yonsei University College of Medicine
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedStage II to III colorectal cancer survivors
InterventionParticipants will be randomized into either an exercise or usual care group via minimization method.
1. The exercise group will receive a 6-week home-based exercise program. They will be encouraged to walk more than 10,000 steps per day (pedometer will be provided). In addition, patients will be provided with exercise DVDs, which consisted of 30 minutes exercise using their own body weight, to be performed at home daily. Following each exercise session, participants will complete their exercise log, recording the daily steps, type of exercise and duration. Exercise group participants will visit the clinic three times during 6 weeks. They will have two exercise education sessions, and the exercise trainer will make sure that patients are able to perform the exercise properly.
2. Participants in the control group will be instructed to continue with their usual daily activities.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure1. Cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness measured by the 3-minute step test and push up test, respectively
2. Patient perceived bowel function measured by questionnaires
Secondary outcome measuresQuality of life measured by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Colorectal (FACT-C) scale
Overall study start date27/08/2011
Completion date19/10/2014

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants56 patients in each group
Key inclusion criteria1. Between 18 and 75 years of age
2. Histologically confirmed stage II to III colorectal cancer
3. Completed surgery, radiotherapy, and/or chemotherapy within 4-104 weeks prior to the study
4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 of 1
5. Not planning extended absences in the 3 months subsequent to enrollment
Key exclusion criteria1. Existing evidence of recurrent or metastatic disease
2. Participation in regular physical activity (purposeful activity of at least a moderate intensity of 200 minutes or more a week)
3. Pregnant or planned to be pregnant within 6 months
Date of first enrolment27/08/2011
Date of final enrolment19/10/2014

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Korea, South

Study participating centre

Shinchon-Dong
Seoul
120-749
Korea, South

Sponsor information

Yonsei University College of Medicine (Korea, South )
University/education

c/o Nam Kyu Kim
Department of Surgery
250 Seongsan-ro
Sedaemun-gu
Seoul
120-752
Korea, South

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Funders

Funder type

Government

National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) (No.2010-0009048)
Private sector organisation / Trusts, charities, foundations (both public and private)
Alternative name(s)
한국연구재단이 창의적 연구와, National Research Foundation (South Korea), NRF
Location
Korea, South
Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea - National R & D program for Cancer Control (1120230)

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Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan