The Colon Health and Life-Long Exercise Change Trial
Author Information
Author(s): Kerry S. Courneya, C.M. Booth, S. Gill, P. O’Brien, J. Vardy, C.M. Friedenreich, H.J. Au, M.D. Brundage, D. Tu, H. Dhillon, R.M. Meyer
Primary Institution: University of Alberta
Hypothesis
Colon cancer survivors randomized to the physical activity intervention arm will experience improvements in disease-free survival, patient-reported outcomes, and objective physical functioning as compared with survivors allocated to general health education.
Conclusion
The study aims to determine if a structured physical activity intervention can improve disease outcomes in colon cancer survivors.
Supporting Evidence
- Observational studies suggest that physical activity is associated with improved disease outcomes in colon cancer survivors.
- The study will evaluate the effects of a structured physical activity intervention over three years.
- Previous research indicates that higher levels of physical activity correlate with better disease-free survival rates.
Takeaway
This study is trying to find out if exercising can help people who have had colon cancer feel better and live longer.
Methodology
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a structured physical activity intervention or general health education materials, with evaluations of disease-free survival and other health outcomes over three years.
Limitations
The study may face challenges in participant adherence to the physical activity program.
Participant Demographics
Participants are medically-fit survivors of high-risk stage II or III colon cancer who have completed adjuvant chemotherapy within the last 2-6 months.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
0.39 to 0.85
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