Promoting physical activity in patients with colon adenomas: a randomized pilot intervention trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity decreases risk of colon polyps and colon cancer and might reduce risk of colon cancer recurrence. Focusing on recent calls for translation of epidemiologic evidence into clinical care, our pilot study delivered an evidence-based physical activity intervention in adults with polyps, who are thus at elevated risk of developing colon cancer. The objective was to evaluate change in physical activity, measured by steps per day and minutes of moderate/vigorous physical activity.

Methods

Sixteen adults with adenomas detected and removed at screening colonoscopy were recruited to a 12-week physical activity intervention. Participants were randomized to receive a standard (30 minutes/day) or high (60 minutes/day) walking program. Physical activity was mea

SUBMITTER: Wolin KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3396639 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature