Momentum Project Heidelberg - Dealing Actively With a Cancerous Disease

The study, investigates the current physical activity promotion practices among physicians and nurses, as well as social norms toward physical activity during treatment among cancer patients and among physicians and nurses who treat or counsel cancer patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Breast Cancer Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Colonic Diseases Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Male Genital Neoplasms, Male Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Male Urogenital Diseases Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Nurses Physicians Prostate Cancer Prostatic Diseases Prostatic Neoplasms Rectal Diseases Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Urogenital Diseases Urogenital Neoplasms

Age range

18 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

For this purpose, four large surveys with health care professionals (specialized practitioners, N=300; general practitioners, N=300; oncology nurses, N=300) and cancer patients (N=1200, 400 patients each with breast, prostate or colorectal cancer) with a cross-sectional research design are conducted.

Additionally, a follow-up-study with a sub-sample of cancer patients (N=180) will be conducted.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

HCP are eligible if they meet the following inclusion criteria: Working as an oncological nurse, general practitioner or physician specialized in oncology, radiology, surgery, gynecology, urology, gastroenterology or rehabilitation Signed informed consent
Patients are eligible if they meet the following inclusion criteria: Patients with a diagnosis of primary tumor or recurrence no longer than 2 years ago who are undergoing chemo- or radiotherapy currently or in the last 2 years Patients undergoing chemo- or radiotherapy currently or no longer than 2 years ago At least 18 years of age Sufficient German language skills Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

HCP will be excluded from the trial if they meet the following exclusion criteria: No regular contact with cancer patients
Patients will be excluded from the trial if they meet the following exclusion criteria: Presence of comorbidities that preclude involvement in exercise programs (e.g. severe pain, advanced heart failure [≥ NYHA III]) Mentally retarded Reduced standing ability and no ability to walk

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Social norms and cognitions toward self-management strategies of cancer patients as assessed by the variables of the theory of planned behavior (TPB)

Time frame: one-time self-report of current cognitions

Questionnaire items were developed in a pilot study according to the guidelines for a TPB questionnaire described by Ajzen (2006)

Secondary outcomes

Physical activity as assessed with SQUASH

Time frame: one-time retrospective self-report about the past month

self-reported physical activity

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Heidelberg University

Other

Collaborators

German Cancer Aid
German Cancer Research Center
National Center for Tumor Diseases, Heidelberg
University of Heidelberg Medical Center

Registry information

Official study title

Social Cognitions and Norms Towards Physical Exercise Among Cancer Patients and Health Care Professionals

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Feb 10, 2016
Registry last updated: Feb 16, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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