Cancer patients skip exercise – researchers want to know why

NCT ID NCT03919149

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 261 French cancer patients to understand why many do not exercise, despite evidence that physical activity improves survival and well-being. Researchers surveyed patients about their personality, motivation, anxiety, and social background. The goal was to identify barriers and drivers of exercise, which could help design better support programs in the future.

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 better programs to encourage physical activity in cancer patients, potentially improving survival and well-being.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It identifies factors but does not test any intervention, so direct patient benefits are not guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer cancer colorectal cancer Motor Activity neoplasm prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHR Metz Thionville

Metz, France
CHR Metz Thionville

Thionville, France
Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine

Nancy, France

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