The IMPACT Implementation-Effectiveness Trial

Summary

More Canadians are surviving cancer, however, individuals with cancer live with side effects for years after treatments have ended. The physical and psychosocial benefits of regular physical activity (PA) during and after cancer treatment are well established. However, less than 30% of individuals with cancer meet current PA recommendations and PA levels decline significantly during treatment. PA services within the cancer institution to support well-being during treatment are not available for survivors across Ontario. Strategies are needed within cancer centres to close the gap between the evidence and clinical practice.

What is the purpose? To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel exercise and education strategy for individuals with cancer during treatment.

What are we proposing to do? This project includes two parts. In Part 1 participants will be put into one of three groups. Group 1 (Exercise \& self-management) will include eight sessions of supervised, institution-based exercise and self-management education. Group 2 (self-management only) will include eight virtual self-management education sessions with an exercise professional. Group 3 will receive usual care (i.e., no intervention).

In Part 2 participants who attended less than 75% of their sessions will be asked to complete an interview on the barriers to continuing with the study during cancer treatment.

Why is this work important? Findings from this trial will inform the way PA services are provided within cancer institutions across Ontario. This novel strategy incorporates both institution-based and home-based exercise strategies during treatment and highlights the importance of individuals with cancer taking an active role in managing their condition during treatment. This can prevent future complications and decrease burden on the individual and the healthcare system. Results will inform future decisions on PA implementation strategies for cancer survivors with diverse needs across Ontario.

Conditions

• Cancer

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Exercise

Eight sessions of moderate intensity aerobic exercise using recumbent bike within the cancer institution.

BEHAVIORAL

Self-management e-module

Eight 15 minute self-management e-modules related to exercise and physical activity for cancer survivors.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)

  collaborator OTHER

• Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

  collaborator OTHER

• Niagara Health System

  collaborator OTHER

• McMaster University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

DOUBLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-03-15

Primary Completion

2027-03-15

Completion

2027-03-15

Countries

• Canada

Study Locations