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Pilot Study of Physical Activity Intervention to Manage Bowel Dysfunction in Rectal Cancer Survivors
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Physical Activity, Survey, and 1 other intervention for Rectal Cancer and Rectosigmoid Cancer. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a telehealth-based personalized physical activity intervention in adult patients diagnosed with Stage I-III rectal cancer. The main question it aims to answer are how to better understand the experiences of rectal cancer survivors who are coping with bowel dysfunction and how physical activity can improve their quality of life. Participants will be asked to: 1. Complete surveys to assess bowel function and quality of life 2. Participate in 12 Telehealth Sessions (one session a week) to discuss and review bowel dysfunction 3. Perform daily physical activity
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will perform a baseline +4000 steps/day for the duration of the study. Aerobic exercise, similar to a brisk walk, will be recommended as the primary mode of exercise.
Participants will complete a series of survey at multiple points throughout this study to assess quality of life issues. Questionnaires may be completed via paper forms with prepaid postage envelopes or using a REDCap online survey.
Participants will meet with a health coach, the Principal Investigator, to review baseline bowel habits and symptoms as well as discuss physical activity and potential strategies to achieve this goal, on a weekly basis for 12 weeks.