Feasibility and acceptability of a parallel, two-arm randomized controlled trial to evaluate an online physical activity behavior counseling intervention for young adults diagnosed with cancer: a mixed-methods pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) benefits young adults living with and beyond cancer, yet participation remains low. This pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a PA behavior counseling intervention for young adults post-cancer treatment and trial methods.

Methods

A mixed-methods, open-label, parallel, two-arm pilot RCT was conducted with young adults recruited nationwide (Canada) by healthcare provider referral or advertising. Eligible participants were 18-39 years (with a first diagnosis of invasive, non-metastatic cancer at age 18-39 years), had completed active treatment for invasive, non-metastatic cancer < 5 years prior, self-reported < 150 min of moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA weekly, were fluent in English, and had

SUBMITTER: Brunet J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584426 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature