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International Journal of Colorectal Disease

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01-01-2018 | Original Article

Recruitment to and pilot results of the PACES randomized trial of physical exercise during adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer

Authors: Hanna van Waart, Martijn M. Stuiver, Wim H. van Harten, Edwin Geleijn, Marianne de Maaker-Berkhof, Jolanda Schrama, Maud M. Geenen, Jetske M. Meerum Terwogt, Simone M. van den Heiligenberg, Jeannette A. J. H. Hellendoorn-van Vreeswijk, Gabe S. Sonke, Neil K. Aaronson

Published in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Purpose

We report the recruitment rate, reasons for and factors influencing non-participation, and descriptive results of a randomized controlled trial of two different exercise programs for patients with colon cancer undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy.

Methods

Participants were randomized to a low-intensity, home-based program (Onco-Move), a moderate- to high-intensity, combined supervised resistance and aerobic exercise program (OnTrack), or Usual Care. Non-participants provided reasons for non-participation and were asked to complete a questionnaire assessing behavioral and attitudinal variables. Trial participants completed performance-based and self-reported outcome measures prior to randomization, at the end of chemotherapy, and at the 6-month follow-up.

Results

Twenty-three of 63 referred patients agreed to participate in the trial. All 40 non-participants provided reasons for non-participation. Forty-five percent of the non-participants completed the questionnaire. Those who did not want to exercise had higher fatigue scores at baseline and a more negative attitude toward exercise. Compliance to both programs was high and no adverse events occurred. On average, the colon cancer participants were able to maintain or improve their physical fitness levels and maintain or decrease their fatigue levels during chemotherapy and follow-up.

Conclusions

Recruitment of patients with colon cancer to a physical exercise trial during adjuvant chemotherapy proved to be difficult, underscoring the need to develop more effective strategies to increase participation rates. Both home-based and supervised programs are safe and feasible in patients with colon cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Effectiveness needs to be established in a larger trial.

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Title: Recruitment to and pilot results of the PACES randomized trial of physical exercise during adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer
Authors: Hanna van Waart
Martijn M. Stuiver
Wim H. van Harten
Edwin Geleijn
Marianne de Maaker-Berkhof
Jolanda Schrama
Maud M. Geenen
Jetske M. Meerum Terwogt
Simone M. van den Heiligenberg
Jeannette A. J. H. Hellendoorn-van Vreeswijk
Gabe S. Sonke
Neil K. Aaronson
Publication date: 01-01-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 0179-1958
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1262
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-017-2921-6

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Recruitment to and pilot results of the PACES randomized trial of physical exercise during adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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