Physical Activity Program to Reduce Sedentary Time and Improve Activity in Patients With Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effect of a physical activity program on reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity levels in patients treated for localized upper aerodigestive tract cancer. This randomized, open-label, controlled study includes 96 patients and aims to assess changes in sedentary behavior, quality of life, and fatigue over an 18-month period. The study compares an experimental group receiving a physical activity program plus standard care to a control group receiving standard care with physical activity recommendations. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The control group receives standard care along with advice on physical activity and wears a wristband to monitor activity for 7 days before scheduled visits. The experimental group participates in one or two physical activity sessions per week, which can be face-to-face or via videoconference, including low-to-moderate intensity aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises plus a 40-minute stretching or yoga session. They also wear the wristband continuously for 7 days before each scheduled hospital visit. During the study, participants attend visits at baseline and at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months where their sedentary levels are measured using the wristband data. They also complete several questionnaires assessing physical activity, quality of life, fatigue, personality, and illness identity. Researchers monitor changes in these measures over time to evaluate the impact of the physical activity program. The total participation duration is 18 months, with continuous monitoring and behavioral assessments throughout.

Effect of Physical Activity Program on Sedentary of Patients With Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer