Clinical trial · Interventional
The IMPACT Implementation-Effectiveness Trial
Implementing Physical Activity for Individuals With Cancer During Treatment: The IMPACT Implementation-Effectiveness Trial
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
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
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Malignant Neoplasm | ALIAS | 0.90 |
Interventions
Interventions (2)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Self-management e-module | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (3)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Exercise & Self-Management
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Exercise
- Behavioral: Self-management e-module
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Self-Management Only
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Self-management e-module
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Usual Care
Primary outcomes (3)
- measure
- Physical activity level
- timeFrame
- 16-weeks
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: 1. adults with a cancer diagnosis (any type or stage) 2. individuals are currently receiving treatment for cancer 3. individuals have been cleared for exercise by their oncology care team Exclusion Criteria: 1\) Self-report any chronic condition, cognitive impairment, or injury that would prevent them from participating in moderate intensity exercise
References
Publications (1)
- DERIVEDSmith-Turchyn J, Sabiston CM, Edward H, Richardson J, Nayiga BK, Page A, Brooks D, Mukherjee SD. Implementing physical activity for individuals with cancer during treatment: protocol for the IMPACT implementation-effectiveness trial. BMJ Open. 2025 Mar 27;15(3):e101013. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101013. PMID 40148001