Trial reportBMC cancer2011
Efficacy of a referral and physical activity program for survivors of prostate cancer [ENGAGE]: rationale and design for a cluster randomised controlled trial.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A meta-analysis of healthy lifestyle interventions addressing quality of life of cancer survivors in the post treatment phase.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review of physical activity-based behaviour change interventions reaching men with prostate cancer.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2018Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of social cognitive theory-based physical activity and/or nutrition behavior change interventions for cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2015Pooled it
- Exercise interventions on health-related quality of life for cancer survivors.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2012Pooled it
- Mechanisms of Physical Activity Behavior Change for Prostate Cancer Survivors: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2018Trial
- Fitness outcomes from a randomised controlled trial of exercise training for men with prostate cancer: the ENGAGE study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2016Trial
- Predictors of adherence to a 12-week exercise program among men treated for prostate cancer: ENGAGE study.Cancer medicine · 2016Trial
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- The rhythm of chemotherapy and the felt experience of time: a front-loaded phenomenological retrospective cohort study.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Behavior change techniques for increasing physical activity in cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Cancer management and research · 2018Article
- Associations of objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior with quality of life and psychological well-being in prostate cancer survivors.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2016Article
- Searching for maintenance in exercise interventions for cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2014Review
- Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise for recently treated patients with multiple myeloma: a qualitative study.BMC cancer · 2013Article
- Quality of life issues in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: a review.Asian journal of andrology · 2012Review
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Abstract
backgroundDespite evidence that physical activity improves the health and well-being of prostate cancer survivors, many men do not engage in sufficient levels of activity. The primary aim of this study (ENGAGE) is to determine the efficacy of a referral and physical activity program among survivors of prostate cancer, in terms of increasing participation in physical activity. Secondary aims are to determine the effects of the physical activity program on psychological well-being, quality of life and objective physical functioning. The influence of individual and environmental mediators on participation in physical activity will also be determined. METHODS/
designThis study is a cluster randomised controlled trial. Clinicians of prostate cancer survivors will be randomised into either the intervention or control condition. Clinicians in the intervention condition will refer eligible patients (n=110) to participate in an exercise program, comprising 12 weeks of supervised exercise sessions and unsupervised physical activity. Clinicians allocated to the control condition will provide usual care to eligible patients (n=110), which does not involve the recommendation of the physical activity program. Participants will be assessed at baseline, 12 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months on physical activity, quality of life, anxiety, depression, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, goals, and socio-structural factors. DISCUSSION: The findings of this study have implications for clinicians and patients with different cancer types or other chronic health conditions. It will contribute to our understanding on the potential impact of clinicians promoting physical activity to patients and the long term health benefits of participating in physical activity programs.
trial registrationAustralia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register (ANZCTR): ACTRN12610000609055Deakin University Human Research Ethics Approval 2011-085.
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