Fatigue and Cancer Treatment(FACT)- an Exercise Intervention

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

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Key information

Conditions

Cancer Fatigue Neoplasms Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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)

Treatment and study plan

home based self paced walking program

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

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Registry information

Official study title

Mitigating Cancer Treatment-Related Fatigue by Exercise

Important dates

Study start: 2002
Primary completion: 2008
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Sep 16, 2005
Registry last updated: Dec 20, 2018

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