Feasibility of a Community-Based Cancer Survivor Exercise and Nutrition Education Program: Effects on Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life and Functional Performance

Summary

This clinical trial evaluates whether a supervised community-based exercise and nutrition program is usable and effective for improving cancer survivors' confidence for maintaining their physical activity and nutrition. Cancer survivors often experience problems with the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, connective tissue), the cardiopulmonary system (heart, blood vessels and lungs) and the metabolic system (how the body's cells change food into energy) following treatment. There is substantial evidence that physical activity, diet, and weight management can improve quality of life (emotional and physical well-being) and physical fitness. Information gathered from this study may help researchers determine whether participating in a community-based exercise/nutrition training and education program may improve levels of fitness, cardiovascular health, and quality of life for cancer survivors.

Description

Eligibility

Age range

18+ years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Other
  Exercise Intervention

  Participate in exercise program

• Other
  Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

  Wear an activity tracker

• Other
  Nutritional Intervention

  Participate in nutrition program

• Other
  Physical Performance Testing

  Ancillary studies

• Other
  Questionnaire Administration

  Ancillary studies

Location