Behaviour Change for Cancer Survivors Trial

Summary

This study will be a two-arm RCT, to examine the effects of an entirely virtual, 6-month supervised PA program plus standard exercise counselling (PA+EC) versus a supervised PA plus motivationally-enhanced behavioral counselling (PA+BC) on moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in cancer survivors. A 6-month post intervention follow-up (T2) and 1-year post intervention follow-up (T3; 1-year follow-up from post-intervention) will take place after the intervention to address maintenance. The intervention is designed using evidence-based research in the fields of exercise oncology using effective clinical design and theoretical approaches, including behaviour change techniques, to gradually increase MVPA to at least 90 minutes per week in cancer survivors as per the exercise guidelines for cancer survivors.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥18 years of age
* Confirmed diagnosis of cancer of any type (Stages I to III; localized)
* Have completed primary cancer treatment within 5 years
* At least 12 weeks after surgery completion
* At least 6 weeks after radiation treatment
* Proficient in English
* Physically inactive (self-report less than 90 min of MVPA/week )
* Ambulate in daily life with minimal gait aid use
* Access to a smartphone/tablet/computer with webcam for videoconferencing and a Bluetooth connection
* Access to the internet
* No cardiac contraindications (e.g., unstable angina, heart failure, coronary artery disease, diagnosed abnormality of heart rhythm)

Exclusion Criteria:

* A medical condition that prohibits PA (e.g., joint restriction or weight bearing precautions)
* Uncontrolled comorbidities or cardiovascular contraindications that would increase risk associated with supervised and unsupervised exercise (e.g., cardiac contraindications, severe arthritis, recent fall within the last 6-12 months)
* Presence of advanced cancer (i.e., Stage IV; metastatic)
* Pregnancy
* Do not intend to live in Canada for the next 18 months

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