Impact of a Collaborative Program of Physical Activity of Newly-diagnosed Cancer Patients

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Adaptative Physical Activity: 12 weeks of a collaborative program of customized, adaptative and supervised physical activity by sports instructor

Study summary

During the last twenty years, the cancer overall incidence has been increasing in europe and developed countries, while diagnostic and therapeutic progress have contributes to a reduction in mortality. Currently, almost 4 million people are treated or followed for cancer in France. The physical, psychological and social after-effects are significant.

Adaptated physical activity plays an important role in the rehabilitation process. Overall, meta-analyses carried-out with most frequent cancers demonstrate that physical activity practiced would allow an improvement in quality of life, tolerance to anticancer treatments and survival.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Number of physical activity session — 2 years
  improvement of long-term adhesion to physical activity

Trial sites (2)

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