None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will evaluate the safety, feasibility and effectiveness of the YMCA Cancer Survivors’ Program. The program will look at the effects of exercise on cognitive function in patients diagnosed with cancer. Who is it for? You may be eligible to join this study if you are aged 18 years or more, have been diagnosed with cancer (of any type). All participants must have gained medical clearance from doctor with completed medical form. Study details: All participants in the study will receive usual care, which is 12-weeks of waiting performing your normal daily activities. Then all participants will receive a 12-week exercise intervention by a trained YMCA facilitator at a designated YMCA Fitness Centre (current locations: Bowen Hills, Jamboree Heights, Victoria Point). The program will consist of a warm-up, aerobic exercise and resistance based exercise. All exercise interventions will consist of 2 one-hour session per week for 12-weeks in a group-based training session. Cognitive and exercise induced changes will be evaluated through a number of functional assessments, including quality of life questionnaire and physical scans at baseline, post usual care, after the intervention and a follow-up period of 6 and 12-months post intervention. It is hoped that this research will contribute to the growing body of evidence to advocate for all cancer survivors to participate in physical activity. It is hoped that study can assist the YMCA to expand Cancer Survivors’ to other sites and improve the lives of more survivors.
Interventions
The intervention will be a 12-week exercise program. The program will consists of a warm up, aerobic exercise, resistance based exercise (body weight, resistance machines, free weights), balance, flexibility and a cool-down. The exercise sessions will be held in groups at the YMCA fitness centres across South-East Queensland. Sessions will be held twice a week, one hour duration, for a 12-week period. The participant will be under the supervision of a YMCA specialised trainer for the cancer prog
The intervention will be a 12-week exercise program. The program will consists of a warm up, aerobic exercise, resistance based exercise (body weight, resistance machines, free weights), balance, flexibility and a cool-down. The exercise sessions will be held in groups at the YMCA fitness centres across South-East Queensland. Sessions will be held twice a week, one hour duration, for a 12-week period. The participant will be under the supervision of a YMCA specialised trainer for the cancer program. The program will be small group training (~10) with one trainer. The level of intensity will be moderate-to-vigorous for cardiorespiratory and progressive resistance training components of the program. The flexibility and balance will be low intensity. Borg's Rating of Perceived Exertion will be used alongside % of age predicted heart rate maximum. Example of resistance work out (the regression exercise is listed on left). The resistance component will consist of 2 sets and 12 reps as prescribed by the exercise physiologist. - Chest press or push ups - shoulder press or dumbbell press - leg extension or sit to stand - lateral arm raise or front raise - calf raise machine or step ups - tricep extensions or cable pull down - leg raises or sit ups This is followed by aerobic exercise component which consists of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic exercise on equipment (e.g. treadmill or stationary bike). To finish the session there will be balance and flexibility exercises. Examples will be tandem walking and static stretching. All exercise programs were developed by an exercise physiologist. There are set exercises for each program targeting large muscle groups. Each program written by the exercise physiologist will consists of approximately 8 resistance style exercises, aerobic training, balance and flexibility exercises. The exercise intervention is not personalised based on participant goals. However, exercises will be modified to adapt for individual abilities. E.g. if a participant cannot perform a conventional push up, they can do a modified push up on a wall to regress the exercise.
Sponsors
Dr Tina Skinner
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
- Have a histologically confirmed diagnosis of cancer - Over 18 years of age - Gained medical advice from doctor with completed medical history form - Ability to read English to a grade 10 level to give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals with no histologically confirmed diagnosis of cancer - Individuals under 18 years old - Inability to gain consent
Outcome results
None listed