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Trial reportBMC geriatrics2024

A pilot randomized controlled trial of a virtual peer-support exercise intervention for female older adults with cancer.

Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Susanne Sinclair, Erin K O'Loughlin, Anthea Innes, Madison F Vani, Marla Beauchamp, Stuart M Phillips, Julie Richardson, Lehana Thabane, Catherine M Sabiston

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Trial report in BMC geriatrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05549479 (A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Virtual Peer-support Exercise Intervention for Older Adults with Cancer), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Virtual Peer-support Exercise Intervention for Older Adults with Cancer

TypeinterventionalSponsorMcMaster UniversityRan2022 to 2024Enrolled18ConditionsCancer, AgingArmsPeer Matching, Qualified Exercise Professional Support Sessions
3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Jenna Smith-TurchynSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada. smithjf@mcmaster.ca.
Susanne SinclairSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Erin K O'LoughlinFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 2W6, Canada.
Anthea InnesDepartment of Health, Aging, and Society, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Madison F VaniFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 2W6, Canada.
Marla BeauchampSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Stuart M PhillipsDepartment of Kinesiology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Julie RichardsonSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Lehana ThabaneDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Catherine M SabistonFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 2W6, Canada.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRegular exercise can mitigate side effects of cancer treatment. However, only a small proportion of adults with cancer meet exercise guidelines, and older adults (> 65 years) are underrepresented in cancer rehabilitation research. Peer support facilitates health-promoting behaviours in general populations, but interventions merging exercise and peer support for older adults with cancer are not examined. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a virtual partner-based peer support exercise intervention for older adult female cancer survivors.

methodsOlder adult female cancer survivors with internet access and currently participating in < 150 min of moderate-vigorous physical activity per week were included in this study. Participants were matched with a partner and given a peer support guide, exercise guidelines, and a Fitbit Inspire©. In addition, intervention group dyads (AgeMatchPLUS) had weekly 1-h virtual sessions with a qualified exercise professional for 10 weeks. Dyads randomized to the control group (AgeMatch) independently supported their partner around exercise for 10 weeks. The primary outcome was feasibility, measured using retention and adherence rates. Secondary outcomes included exercise volume, social support, quality of life, physical function, and physical activity enjoyment. Descriptive statistics were used to report feasibility and an ANCOVA was used to explore between group differences on secondary outcomes at post-intervention (10 weeks post baseline) and post-tapering timepoints (14 weeks post baseline).

resultsEighteen participants (9 dyads; mean age 72 years (SD: 5.7 years)) were included in the pilot trial. Retention and adherence rates to the AgeMatchPLUS intervention were 100% and 95% respectively. All but one participant was satisfied with the quality of their peer match. Preliminary effects were seen between group, favouring AgeMatchPLUS for exercise-related social support post-intervention (effect size (d) = 0.27, 95% CI = 0,0.54) and physical activity enjoyment at post-tapering (d = 0.25, 95% CI = 0,0.52) and favouring the AgeMatch group for 30 s sit-to-stand repetitions at post-tapering (d = 0.31, 95% CI = 0.004, 0.57). No other effects were found.

conclusionsA virtual partner-based exercise intervention for older adults with cancer is feasible and shows preliminary effect benefits. Findings inform future trials aimed at increasing exercise in older adults with cancer.

trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov (ID: NCT05549479, date: 22/09/22).

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Cancer SurvivorsExercise TherapyPeer GroupSocial SupportAgedAged, 80 and overExerciseFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansNeoplasmsPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeAgingCancerExercisePeer supportPhysical activitySocial supportVirtual delivery

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PMID39462335
PMCPMC11515269

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