Fatigue and Cancer Treatment(FACT)- an Exercise Intervention

Johns Hopkins University140 enrolled

Overview

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

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

140

Conditions

Cancer Fatigue

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 21 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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)

Fatigue and Cancer Treatment(FACT)- an Exercise Intervention

Overview

Conditions

Interventions

Eligibility

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