Trial reportIntegrative cancer therapies
Exercise Adherence and Effect of Self-Regulatory Behavior Change Techniques in Patients Undergoing Curative Cancer Treatment: Secondary Analysis from the Phys-Can Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Physical Training and Cancer- Effects and Understanding of Mechanisms for Prevent and Minimizing Cancer Related Fatigue, Improve Quality of Life and Disease Outcome
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Exercise and pathologic complete response to cancer treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
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- Short- and long-term effect of high versus low-to-moderate intensity exercise to optimise health-related quality of life after oncological treatment-results from the Phys-Can project.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Trial
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- The Role of Long-Term Physical Activity in Relation to Cancer-Related Health Outcomes: A 12-Month Follow-up of the Phys-Can RCT.Integrative cancer therapiesTrial
- Can't I continue to exercise here? Exploring experiences, barriers, and facilitators for physical therapists and survivors of cancer to promote exercise maintenance.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
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- Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a physical activity intervention in adults with lymphoma undergoing treatment.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2025Article
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- Effects of Individualized Exercise on Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Scoping Review.Journal of obesity & metabolic syndrome · 2024Article
- Mechanisms of trastuzumab induced cardiotoxicity - is exercise a potential treatment?Cardio-oncology (London, England) · 2023Review
- Does inflammation markers or treatment type moderate exercise intensity effects on changes in muscle strength in cancer survivors participating in a 6-month combined resistance- and endurance exercise program? Results from the Phys-Can trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Determinants of exercise adherence and maintenance for cancer survivors: Implementation of a community-based group exercise program. A qualitative feasibility study.PEC innovation · 2022Article
- Patterns and determinants of adherence to resistance and endurance training during cancer treatment in the Phys-Can RCT.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2022Article
- The influence of mat Pilates training adherence on strength and flexibility parameters in breast cancer survivors undergoing hormone therapy.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Exploring Moderators of the Effect of High vs. Low-to-Moderate Intensity Exercise on Cardiorespiratory Fitness During Breast Cancer Treatment - Analyses of a Subsample From the Phys-Can RCT.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2022Article
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5 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
introductionAdherence to exercise interventions in patients with cancer is often poorly described. Further, it is unclear if self-regulatory behavior change techniques (BCTs) can improve exercise adherence in cancer populations. We aimed to (1) describe exercise adherence in terms of frequency, intensity, time, type (FITT-principles) and dropouts, and (2) determine the effect of specific self-regulatory BCTs on exercise adherence in patients participating in an exercise intervention during curative cancer treatment.
methodsThis study was a secondary analysis using data from a Swedish multicentre RCT. In a 2×2 factorial design, 577 participants recently diagnosed with curable breast, colorectal or prostate cancer were randomized to 6 months of high (HI) or low-to-moderate intensity (LMI) exercise,
resultsFor resistance training (groups
conclusionAn exercise adherence rate ≥50% for each FITT-principle and dropout rates at ~30% can be expected among patients taking part in long-term exercise interventions, combining resistance and endurance training during curative cancer treatment. Our results indicate that self-regulatory BCTs do not improve exercise adherence in interventions that provide evidence-based support to all participants (e.g., supervised group sessions).
trial registrationNCT02473003.
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