Relationships Between Physical Activity and Different Measures of Fatigue in Cancer Survivors
Purpose
This is an investigation of possible relationships between daily physical activity (PA) and different measurements of fatigue in cancer survivors participating in a cancer exercise program.
Condition
- Cancer Remission
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Be an active participant in the BfitBwell Cancer Exercise Program - Criteria for this program include: - Adult (>= 18 years old) - Being a patient seen at the University of Colorado Cancer Center - Currently receiving cancer therapy or be within 6 months of completing cancer therapy - Have a signed physician clearance form to participate in an exercise program - Have a smartphone (necessary for the EMA assessments) - A score of 48 or less on the FACIT-Fatigue (completed during the initial BfitBwell Program assessment) - The minimally important difference of the FACIT-Fatigue is 3 points, suggesting that a score of at most 48 indicates the presence of CRF and allows for meaningful change in both directions.
Exclusion Criteria
- None
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| BfitBwell Participants | Individuals in the BfitBwell Cancer Exercise Program complete a FACIT-Fatigue questionnaire at their baseline assessment. This will be screened for all incoming BfitBwell participants and those meeting the inclusion criteria of a score of 48 or less will be approached for interest in participating. The primary research activities beyond recruitment, screening, and informed consent are the collection of EMA fatigue assessments via smartphone application and PA assessment via actigraphy. |
Recruiting Locations
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Aurora, Colorado 80045
Aurora, Colorado 80045
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Detailed Description
This is an investigation of possible relationships between daily physical activity (PA) and different measurements of fatigue in cancer survivors participating in a cancer exercise program. Results will inform exercise prescription and timing to best reduce fatigue, as well as methodology for measuring fatigue. Participants will answer several daily questions on fatigue using a smartphone application during the 3 month exercise program and wear a PA monitor for 10 days during the first month and last month of the program.