Actively Recruiting
Behaviour Change for Cancer Survivors Trial
Led by University of Toronto · Updated on 2025-09-29
236
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
243 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Toronto
Lead Sponsor
T
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will be a two-arm RCT, to examine the effects of an entirely virtual, 6-month supervised PA program plus standard exercise counselling (PA+EC) versus a supervised PA plus motivationally-enhanced behavioral counselling (PA+BC) on moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in cancer survivors. A 6-month post intervention follow-up (T2) and 1-year post intervention follow-up (T3; 1-year follow-up from post-intervention) will take place after the intervention to address maintenance. The intervention is designed using evidence-based research in the fields of exercise oncology using effective clinical design and theoretical approaches, including behaviour change techniques, to gradually increase MVPA to at least 90 minutes per week in cancer survivors as per the exercise guidelines for cancer survivors.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Behaviour Change for Cancer Survivors Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older
- Confirmed diagnosis of localized cancer (Stages I to III)
- Completed primary cancer treatment within 5 years
- At least 12 weeks since surgery completion
- At least 6 weeks since radiation treatment
- Proficient in English
- Physically inactive with less than 90 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week
- Able to walk daily with minimal use of gait aids
- Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with webcam and Bluetooth for video sessions
- Access to the internet
- No cardiac contraindications such as unstable angina, heart failure, coronary artery disease, or abnormal heart rhythm
You will not qualify if you...
- Medical conditions that prevent physical activity, such as joint restrictions or weight-bearing precautions
- Uncontrolled other health conditions or cardiovascular issues increasing exercise risks, including severe arthritis or recent falls in the past 6-12 months
- Advanced metastatic cancer (Stage IV)
- Pregnant
- Do not plan to live in Canada for the next 18 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Exercise Oncology Lab - University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2W6
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Linda Trinh, PhD
CONTACT
E
Emma V Tung, MSc
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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