Do cancer doctors know enough about exercise? new survey reveals gaps

NCT ID NCT06981143

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study surveyed 606 Greek cancer specialists and residents to understand their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding physical activity for cancer patients. Participants completed an online questionnaire covering their perceived and actual knowledge, as well as barriers to prescribing exercise. The goal is to identify gaps and improve how doctors support patients in staying active.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly

    Trikala, Thessaly, 42100, Greece

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help design training programs to improve how oncologists talk to patients about exercise.

What could go wrong

This is a survey study, not a treatment trial. It only measures doctors' opinions, not patient outcomes, so its direct impact is limited.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.