Feasibility of a Walking Program for Cancer Survivors Receiving Radiation Therapy — PEDWAY  

Physical Activity Clinical Trial

Official title: Feasibility of a Supported Walking Program for Breast and Head-and-Neck Cancer Survivors Receiving Adjuvant Radiation Therapy

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This pilot study will assess whether a supported pedometer-based walking program is helpful in maintaining physical activity for breast and head-and-neck cancer patients who are undergoing radiation therapy. Follow-up monitoring sessions will be scheduled to help provide support for physical activity during radiation therapy. We will also examine the relationship of physical activity and quality of life outcomes to help inform future research.

Clinical Trial Description

Will the integration of a patient-centered exercise prescription and supportive counseling attenuate declines in physical activity during radiation therapy? To address this question, this study will assess the feasibility of a patient-centered walking program for breast and head-and-neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Follow-up monitoring sessions will be scheduled to help provide support and ongoing counseling to facilitate increased activity (through walking) during radiation therapy. We will also examine the effect of the walking program on other outcomes such as happiness, depression and sleep to determine point estimates and measures of variability to inform future research. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Physical Activity

• NCT number: NCT01886703
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Alberta
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: June 2013
• Completion date: December 2013