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Cancer patients skip exercise – researchers want to know why

NCT ID NCT03919149

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

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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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

261 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2019

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patient with an histollogically confirmed non-metastatic breast, prostate or colorectal cancer diagnosis, who had no started any treatment.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Major patient * With an histollogically confirmed non-metastatic (breast, prostate or colorectal) cancer diagnosis * To be addressed to an oncologist before the beginning of any treatment * Informed and having agreed to participate in the study * Operated patient without adjuvant therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of threatening bone lesion * physical, cognitive or linguistics incapacity to fulfil the questionnaire * With a life expectancy of less than 6 months * Pregnant woman * Under legal protection or deprived of liberty

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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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