Status:

WITHDRAWN

Walk on: A Community-based Approach to Increase Physical Activity Among Men Treated for Colorectal Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

University of Ottawa

Conditions:

Colorectal Cancer

Eligibility:

MALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In Canada, over 102,900 men are diagnosed with cancer each year. Of these, 81,000 are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and an estimated 65% are expected to survive the disease for at least 5 years. Me...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men 18 years of age or older;
  • Have completed treatment for colorectal cancer \<1 year;
  • Willing to provide informed consent to participate in this study and willing to follow the study protocol;
  • Have the ability to walk without the use of an assistive device (including a cane) or the help of another person;
  • Able to read and understand English;
  • Medically cleared to participate in the walking program as determined by their referring Wellness Beyond Cancer Program healthcare provider.

Exclusion

  • Congestive heart failure, clinically significant aortic stenosis, history of cardiac arrest, use of a cardiac defibrillator, uncontrolled angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, major heart surgery, stroke, or pulmonary embolus;
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure\>200 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure \>110 mm Hg);
  • The use of supplemental oxygen;
  • Severe arthritis (i.e., osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis);
  • History of chest pain or severe shortness of breath either at rest or when engaging in physical activity;
  • Hip fracture, hip or knee replacement in the past 6 months;
  • Currently enrolled in another study involving a physical activity intervention.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 5 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 30 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03232814

Start Date

October 5 2017

End Date

September 30 2018

Last Update

September 17 2018

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University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5