Stage II to III colorectal cancer survivors Cancer Malignant neoplasm of colon
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomized into either an exercise or usual care group via minimization method.
1. The exercise group will receive a 6-week home-based exercise program. They will be encouraged to
Sponsors
Yonsei University College of Medicine (Korea, South )
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Between 18 and 75 years of age 2. Histologically confirmed stage II to III colorectal cancer 3. Completed surgery, radiotherapy, and/or chemotherapy within 4-104 weeks prior to the study 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 of 1 5. Not planning extended absences in the 3 months subsequent to enrollment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Existing evidence of recurrent or metastatic disease 2. Participation in regular physical activity (purposeful activity of at least a moderate intensity of 200 minutes or more a week) 3. Pregnant or planned to be pregnant within 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness measured by the 3-minute step test and push up test, respectively 2. Patient perceived bowel function measured by questionnaires | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life measured by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Colorectal (FACT-C) scale | — |
Countries
Korea, South
Outcome results
None listed