None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of two print-based interventions for increasing physical activity in Australian breast cancer survivors. Who is it for? You may be eligible to join this study if you are a woman aged 18 years or more who has previously been diagnosed with breast cancer at any time point. You must not be undergoing active treatment at the commencement of this study (i.e. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery). Trial details Participants in this trial will be randomly (by chance) allocated to one of three groups. Participants in group one will be mailed three theory-based computer-tailored newsletters over a 12 week period. Each newsletter will provide advice and feedback unique to the individual that relates to key determinants of physical activity adoption and maintenance among breast cancer survivors. Participants in group two will receive a copy of a theory-based exercise guidebook developed specifically for promoting physical activity among breast cancer survivors. Participants in group three will be provided with brochure outlining the physical activity guidelines for Australian adults. Participants will be assessed at baseline, 4 months and 10 months to determine physical activity levels, quality of life, safety and individual expectations and barriers.
Interventions
Arm 1- Theory-based Tailored-print intervention
Participants randomised into this condition will be mailed three theory-based computer-tailored newsletters over a 12 week period. Each newsletter will provide advice and feedback unique to the individual that relates to key determinants of physical activity adoption and maintenance among breast cancer survivors (as stipulated by previous research in the field and Social Cognitive Theory). The advice participants receive will be tailored using
Arm 1- Theory-based Tailored-print intervention Participants randomised into this condition will be mailed three theory-based computer-tailored newsletters over a 12 week period. Each newsletter will provide advice and feedback unique to the individual that relates to key determinants of physical activity adoption and maintenance among breast cancer survivors (as stipulated by previous research in the field and Social Cognitive Theory). The advice participants receive will be tailored using information derived from individual assessments at baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks post-baseline (materials will be iteratively tailored). In each case, participants will be mailed the tailored-newsletters immediately after the completed assessment is received. Arm 2 - Theory-based Targeted-print intervention Participants randomised into this group will receive a copy of a theory-based exercise guidebook developed specifically for promoting physical activity among breast cancer survivors. The guidebook is based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour and includes a 12 week walking program.
Sponsors
University of Newcastle
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Aged 18 years or older Female Have previously been diagnosed with breast cancer at any time point Proficient in the English language to read intervention materials and complete surveys Residing within Australia
Exclusion criteria
At time of program commencement still undergoing active treatment (i.e. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery) If advised by a health professional that they are unable to partake in physical activity at a level equivalent to a 10 minute walk at a light pace.
Outcome results
None listed