NCT06435975

Physical Activity in Rectal Cancer Survivors

Pilot Study of Physical Activity Intervention to Manage Bowel Dysfunction in Rectal Cancer Survivors

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 20 (actual)
• Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a telehealth-based personalized physical activity intervention in adult patients diagnosed with Stage I-III rectal cancer. The main question it aims to answer are how to better understand the experiences of rectal cancer survivors who are coping with bowel dysfunction and how physical activity can improve their quality of life. Participants will be asked to: 1. Complete surveys to assess bowel function and quality of life 2. Participate in 12 Telehealth Sessions (one session a week) to discuss and review bowel dysfunction 3. Perform daily physical activity

Detailed description

The goal of this clinical trial is to administer and determine the feasibility of a personalized physical activity intervention for rectal cancer survivors. Structured physical activity interventions will be administered over a three-month period. An exit interview will be conducted at the completion of this time period.

Conditions

• Rectal Cancer
• Rectosigmoid Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Physical Activity	Participants will perform a baseline +4000 steps/day for the duration of the study. Aerobic exercise, similar to a brisk walk, will be recommended as the primary mode of exercise.
OTHER	Survey	Participants will complete a series of survey at multiple points throughout this study to assess quality of life issues. Questionnaires may be completed via paper forms with prepaid postage envelopes or using a REDCap online survey.
BEHAVIORAL	Telehealth Lifestyle Coaching	Participants will meet with a health coach, the Principal Investigator, to review baseline bowel habits and symptoms as well as discuss physical activity and potential strategies to achieve this goal, on a weekly basis for 12 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-06-01
• Primary completion: 2024-03-06
• Completion: 2024-03-06
• First posted: 2024-05-30
• Last updated: 2024-05-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States