Longitudinal Profiles and Predictors of Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors Post-Exercise Intervention: A 5-Year Follow-Up of the Phys-Can RCT.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity improves health outcomes in cancer survivors; however, maintaining recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) post-treatment is challenging, even for those participating in exercise intervention studies. Understanding long-term MVPA patterns and predictors can guide strategies to promote sustained physical activity in this population. We aimed to describe objectively measured MVPA-profiles over 5 years in cancer survivors who participated in a 6-month exercise intervention during cancer treatment, and to identify baseline predictors of profile belonging.

Methods

Data were derived from the multicenter randomized controlled trial Phys-Can, including participants with breast, colorectal or prostate cancer.

SUBMITTER: Ax AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12334827 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature