Clinical trial · Observational
Physical Activity in Cancer Patients in an Oncology Day Clinic - Implementing a Person-centered Program Led by Nurses
Promoting Physical Activity in Individuals With Cancer in an Oncology Day Clinic - Testing the Feasibility of the Implementation of a Physical Activity Concept Within an Interprofessional Team Led by Nurses OnkoMoveNurse - Proof of Concept
- 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)
Background: Physical activity has demonstrated benefits in alleviating side effects and improving well-being in people with cancer. However, activity levels remain low during systemic treatment. Nurses are optimally positioned to lead interventions fostering an activity-friendly culture. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and potential effects of the nurse-led, interprofessionally developed physical activity concept OncoMoveNurse in an outpatient oncology setting. Methods: Using a mixed-methods design over 15 months (10/2024-12/2025), the study includes implementation and evaluation phases. Quantitative data (n=50 patients, collected from 06/2025-09/2025) will assess primary (physical activity behavior) and secondary outcomes (self-efficacy, well-being, mood) via validated PROMs. Qualitative insights will be gathered through digital storytelling (n=2 patients, n=2 nurses) and one focus group (n=8 interprofessional team members). Inclusion criteria for patients include age ≥18, cancer diagnosis, at least three treatments in the day clinic, and sufficient German language skills. Intervention: OncoMoveNurse comprises five adaptable components: modular activity structure, safety framework, communication strategy, a team approach, and person-centered orientation. Supporting materials (e.g., posters, videos, exercise tools) and tailored implementation strategies were co-developed in alignment with core values. Analysis: Quantitative data will be analyzed using SPSS (paired t-tests, p\<.05); qualitative data via content analysis in MAXQDA. A mixed-methods synthesis will integrate findings. Ethics \& Data Protection: Patient data collection will commence following ethics approval. All data are anonymized, stored securely, and handled in accordance with Swiss data protection laws. Conclusion: This study will provide insights into the feasibility of nurse-led physical activity promotion in outpatient oncology and inform future outcome evaluations.
Conditions
Conditions (5)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Level | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Antitumor Drugs | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Chemotherapy | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Motor Activity | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Neoplasms | Neoplasm | ONTOLOGY_EXACT | 0.90 |
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Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- label
- patients with cancer in oncology day clinic
- description
- patients who receive activity promoting during care at oncology day clinic
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- physical activity behaviour
- timeFrame
- from enrollment to the end of treatment or three months after enrollment whichever timepoint comes first
- description
- Physical activity behavior will be assessed using the "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Assessment Questionnaire" (BSA). The BSA consists of 16 items that capture the duration of physical activity in minutes per day across different intensity levels (light, moderate, vigorous), as well as daily sedentary time. Responses are aggregated and converted into minutes per week. The questionnaire demonstrates good internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.82 to 0.89, and test-retest reliability of r = 0.76. Construct validity has been confirmed through correlations with accelerometer data (r = 0.68), and discriminant validity has been demonstrated by significant differences between active and inactive groups.
Secondary outcomes (2)
- measure
- Self-efficacy for physical activity
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: 1. diagnosis of cancer, 2. at least three treatments at the oncology outpatient clinic in Münsterlingen during the study period, 3. aged ≥18 years, and 4. sufficient knowledge of German. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy
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