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Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2026

A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing the feasibility and preliminary effects of different forms of exercise-related social support for older adult survivors of cancer.

Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Susanne Sinclair, Erin O'Loughlin, Anthea Innes, Julie Richardson, Stuart Pillips, Marla Beauchamp, Lehana Thabane, Carsten Wrosch, Catherine M Sabiston

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Trial report in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2026. 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 1 paper.

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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
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Authors and funding

10 authors.

Jenna Smith-TurchynSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 1C7, Canada. smithjf@mcmaster.ca.
Susanne SinclairSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Erin O'LoughlinFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, 55 Harbour Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 1B7, Canada.
Anthea InnesHealth, Aging, and Society, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4L8, Canada.
Julie RichardsonSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Stuart PillipsDepartment of Kinesiology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4L8, Canada.
Marla BeauchampSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Lehana ThabaneHealth Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4L8, Canada.
Carsten WroschDepartment of Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Catherine M SabistonFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, 55 Harbour Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 1B7, Canada.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo determine the feasibility and effectiveness of two forms of social support (peer and peer plus virtual professional support) on quality of life, feelings of support, and exercise levels in older adult survivors of cancer.

methodsWe conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized to the AgeMatchPLUS (peer support plus weekly qualified exercise professional support) or AgeMatch (peer support only) group. The primary outcome was feasibility (measured by recruitment, retention, adherence rates). Secondary outcomes included quality of life, social support, exercise volume, and physical activity enjoyment. Outcomes were measured at baseline (T1), post-intervention (10-weeks post baseline (T2)), post-tapering (14-weeks post baseline (T3)), and at 6-months follow-up (T4). Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and a multiple linear regression was performed for all secondary outcomes to determine estimates of effect between groups.

resultsVirtual peer and professional exercise-related social support are feasible for older adults survivors of cancer. Those matched with a peer in addition to virtual professional support demonstrated improved exercise-related social support and resistance training volume post-intervention. No other significant differences were found between groups, with both groups significantly increasing their exercise levels across the study.

conclusionWe demonstrated the feasibility and benefit of peer matching, both independently and alongside professional support, for older survivors of cancer. Future research efforts should examine the effectiveness of this intervention on a larger scale and compare outcomes to a no intervention group. REGISTRY: This trial was registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05549479, August 23, 2022).

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ExerciseNeoplasmsQuality of LifeSocial SupportAgedFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPeer GroupPilot ProjectsSurvivorsAgingExerciseOncologyPeer supportSocial Support

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PMID41673350

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