None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of a resistance exercise program on the self-esteem, mental health and self-efficacy of people living with cancer. Who is it for? You may be eligible for this study if you are an adult ages 18 years or older, you have been diagnosed with any type of cancer, including metastatic or widespread cancers and you have received approval from your primary care doctor to complete an exercise program. Study details Participants who choose to enrol in this study will be randomly allocated by chance (similar to flipping a coin) to one of three treatment groups. Participants who are allocated to the first treatment group will start the exercise program within 1 week of enrolling in the study. The exercise program will involve attending 3x 1 hour sessions per week for 6 weeks (Monday, Tuesday & Friday). These sessions will be delivered one-on-one between participants and an accredited exercise physiologist who will create a personalised exercise regime for each participant and supervise them during each session. Exercises may involve repeated muscular contractions using weights, resistance bands, exercise machines, or participants' own body weight. Participants who are allocated to the second treatment group will not start their exercise program until 6 weeks after enrolling in the study. Participants who are allocated to the third treatment group will not start their exercise program until 12 weeks after enrolling in the study. During the waiting period, participants in both of these groups will be able to continue with their current exercise routines (if they have one). The exercise program will then be delivered to both of these groups in the same manner as for participants in the first treatment group. It is hoped this research will determine whether a resistance exercise program has a positive impact on the mental health, self-esteem and physical wellbeing of people living with cancer. If this study shows a positive impact on participants' wellbeing, it may be expanded to a larger number of hospital locations so that a greater number of people living with cancer may undertake this program as part of their usual care.
Interventions
Six-week resistance exercise intervention, involving three weekly 60-minute sessions (Mon, Tues & Friday).
The intervention will involve participants engaging with a tailored resistance exercise program that involves repeated muscular contractions against an external load (weights, resistance bands, exercise machines, or participants own body weight). These sessions will aim to engage most major muscle groups and adhere to recommendations from Exercise & Sport Science Australia for frequency,
Six-week resistance exercise intervention, involving three weekly 60-minute sessions (Mon, Tues & Friday). The intervention will involve participants engaging with a tailored resistance exercise program that involves repeated muscular contractions against an external load (weights, resistance bands, exercise machines, or participants own body weight). These sessions will aim to engage most major muscle groups and adhere to recommendations from Exercise & Sport Science Australia for frequency, intensity and volume of exercise prescribed. An accredited exercise physiologist will conduct all pre-/post-intervention assessments, prescribe and deliver the intervention and monitor participants throughout for safety purposes. The intervention design is a prospective experimental trial, using a stepped methodology. All participants recruited will receive the intervention at various time points. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three intervention arms: immediate intervention; wait-list control; and delayed. Once the immediate arm have completed their six-week intervention, the wait-list control arm will begin the intervention and the delayed arm will act as wait-list controls. The immediate arm will be able to provide follow-up data. The exercise intervention will be delivered in small groups <10 participants at the Canberra Specialist Medical Centre gym. Exercise intensity will be prescribed between moderate to vigorous intensities, and will be quantified using general RPE scale (0-10). Moderate to vigorous intensities is considered as 5-7/10 on the general RPE scale. Exercise selection will be based on individual needs / goals. The equipment used will include a variety of machines, free weights (dumbbells, kettlebells), resistance / power bands. Example exercise that may be selected are leg press, chest press, seated row, lat-pull down, bicep curls, leg curls, leg extensions, tricep extensions, overhead press. Outside of exercise sessions, will not discourage participants from being physical activity. We will monitor any additional exercise completed each week by participants via step counts and self-reported activity levels We will include session attendance checklists and provide clients with hardcopy exercise programs which they can use to track exercise, more specifically their exertion levels and volume of exercise completed.
Sponsors
University of Canberra
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Other
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Diagnosis of cancer 18 years of age or older Able to provide written informed consent Cleared by their primary care physician or oncologist to participate in face to face exercise program.
Exclusion criteria
Presence of any absolute contraindications to exercise testing and participation, as described by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Outcome results
None listed