The Streaming Web-Based Exercise at Home Study for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors: A Feasibility Study Protocol

Methods and Protocols

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Celina H. Shirazipour¹  Rachel M. Ruggieri-Bacani¹  Laura Lockshon¹  Christopher Waring¹  Aubrey Jarman¹  Novalyn Cruz¹  Catherine Bresee¹  Angela J. Fong³  Pao-Hwa Lin⁴  Gillian Gresham¹  Arash Asher¹  Stephen J. Freedland¹ 

[1] Cedars-Sinai Cancer, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center;David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles;Section of Behavioral Sciences, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey;Department of Medicine, Duke University;Urology Section, Durham VA Medical Center

关键词: cancer survivor;    exercise;    exercise therapy;    physical activity;    telemedicine;    telerehabilitation;   

DOI  :  10.3390/mps6030051

学科分类：电力

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Background: Despite the known benefits of physical activity in cancer survivors, adherence to exercise guidelines remains low. Known barriers to adhering to guidelines include a lack of time and an unwillingness to return to treatment facilities. Virtual exercise programming could assist in mitigating these barriers. This protocol presents a single arm pilot study exploring the feasibility of personalized Zoom-delivered exercise training for breast and prostate cancer survivors. A secondary objective is to determine the preliminary efficacy of participation on body composition, estimated VO2max, hand grip, one repetition maximum leg press, resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, exercise self-efficacy, and intentions to remain active. Methods: Breast (n = 10) and prostate (n = 10) cancer survivors will participate in a 24-week feasibility study, including (1) 12 weeks of one-on-one virtual personal training with an exercise physiologist (EP) via Zoom, and (2) individual exercise for a 12-week follow-up period using recordings of Zoom sessions for guidance. Physical assessments and surveys will be implemented at baseline, 12 weeks, and at the end of the study (24 weeks from baseline). Conclusions: While virtual exercise programming became popularized during the pandemic, evidence is still required to understand whether it can successfully address barriers and promote participation.

【 授权许可】

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