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NCT Number: NCT06981143

Oncologists' Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise

The aim of this observational and nationwide study is to investigate the knowledge and perceptions of the entire population of Greek specialists and medical residents in pathological oncology regarding physical activity and exercise in patients with cancer. Sub-objectives of the study are to investigate the barriers and facilitating factors in counseling and prescribing exercise in cancer patients. The data collection will be conducted through a validated questionnaire developed in a previous study, which will be sent via an online Google Form platform, ensuring the anonymity and confidentiality of the participants' responses. The questionnaire will include demographic characteristics, four basic scales with mandatory responses (subjective knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviour in physical activity and exercise) and an optional scale of objective knowledge in physical activity and exercise.

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Key information

Conditions

Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

24 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly

Trikala, Thessaly, 42100, Greece

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • All specialists and residents in Pathological Oncology in Greece

Exclusion criteria

  • Physicians of other specialties other than Pathological Oncology
  • Greek Pathological Oncologists who practice the specialty of Pathological Oncology abroad.

Treatment and study plan

Quantitative study

Behavioral

A validated questionnaire will be used to investigate the knowledge and perceptions of physical activity and exercise of specialists and residents in Pathological Oncology

Primary outcomes

  1. Investigation of oncologists' perceived knowledge on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire.

    Time frame: Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

    Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.

    Likert-type scale questions, with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (low to high level of perceived knowledge).

    Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  2. Investigation of oncologists' attitudes on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire

    Time frame: Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

    Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.

    Likert-scale questions, with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (low to high level of agreement with statements).

    Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  3. Investigation of oncologists ' abilities to promote physical activity and exercise via questionnaire

    Time frame: Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

    Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.

    Likert-type scale questions, with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (low to high level of perceived ability).

    Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  4. Investigation of oncologists ' behavior on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire

    Time frame: Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

    Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.

    Likert-type scale questions, with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (never to always).

    Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Investigation of oncologists' objective knowledge on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire.

    Time frame: Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

    Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.

    Potential responses include ''True'', ''False'', and ''Don't know''. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  2. Investigation of oncologists' facilitators and barriers on physical activity and exercise councelling and prescription via questionnaire

    Time frame: Once during the study (i.e. from 05/2025 to 10/2025)

    Only physicians, specialists, and residents in pathological oncology who manage patients with cancer will be included.

    • Likert-type scale questions, with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (never to always). Higher score regarding facilitators means a better outcome, while a higher score regarding barriers means a worse outcome.
    • Multiple choice questions.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Thessaly

Other

Registry information

Official study title

"Investigation of Knowledge and Perceptions of Physical Activity and Exercise of Greek Specialists and Residents in Pathological Oncology"

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 20, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 4, 2026

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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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