Clinical trial · Observational
Physical Exercise During the Cancer Care Pathway
- 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 exercise is proven safe and effective in improving quality of life and reducing treatment-related side effects in oncology. However, patient adherence to international guidelines remains suboptimal. Investigating the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding physical activity is crucial to identifying unmet educational needs and barriers. Objective: This multicenter, cross-sectional observational study (ECOLE project) aims to assess KAP levels concerning exercise among cancer patients and explore the correlations between KAP scores and sociodemographic or clinical variables. Methods: Over a 6-month period, an anonymous online survey (Microsoft Forms) will be administered to adult cancer patients (≥18 years old) at any disease or treatment stage. A minimum sample size of 370 participants is targeted. Statistical analyses will include Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses to validate KAP scales, and Multivariable Logistic Regression to identify predictors of adherence (≥150 minutes/week) and perceived barriers or facilitators. Expected Results: The study will provide a comprehensive overview of physical activity perceptions and behaviors in oncology. These insights will support the design of targeted educational interventions and structured exercise programs, contributing to the development of a novel "Exercise Oncology Specialist" within supportive care teams.
Conditions
Conditions (4)
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 |
| Cancer, Treatment-Related | Malignant Neoplasm | ALIAS | 0.85 |
| Oncologic Disorders | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Oncology | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
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Design
Arms and outcomes
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[]Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- physical exercise in cancer patients.
- timeFrame
- 1 day
- description
- To evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to physical by administering the study survey exercise in cancer patients.
Secondary outcomes (6)
- measure
- safety of physical exercise oncology
- timeFrame
- 1 day
- description
- Determine the level of knowledge regarding the benefits and safety of physical exercise by administering the study survey.
- measure
- self-efficacy regarding exercise oncology
- timeFrame
- 1 day
- description
- Evaluate attitudes, perceptions, and self-efficacy regarding physical activity by administering the study survey.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Oncological diagnosis * Ability to understand the language of the respective country of origin * Electronic informed consent Exclusion Criteria: \- Failure to accept the informed consent
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