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A pilot study to explore the role of physical activity as a quality of life intervention in advanced cancer patients

Description: Cancer patients experience fatigue, loss of energy and decline in physical functioning, all of which adversely affect quality of life. These issues are most severe for those patients with progressive, advanced cancer, for whom life expectancy is limited. Physical activity has been shown to have a positive effect on several quality of life outcomes in cancer patients, but few existing studies have focused on the end stages of cancer. The purpose of this pilot study is to explore the physical activity preferences and interests of progressive, advanced cancer patients and to determine if there is any association between physical activity and quality of life in this population. The ultimate aim of this study is to provide preliminary data on which a subsequent intervention trial can be based if encouraging results are obtained.

Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Amount: CA$77,180

Funding type: research

Funder scheme: Operating Grant

Start date: 2007-07-01

End date: 2010-06-30

Investigator: Kerry Courneya (lead)

Institution: University of Alberta

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences