Randomized web-based physical activity intervention in adolescent survivors of childhood cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthy lifestyle choices, including participation in regular physical activity, may improve health outcomes in survivors of childhood cancer. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a web-delivered physical activity intervention among adolescent survivors to increase moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and improve fitness and neurocognitive and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over 24 weeks.

Procedure

This randomized controlled trial was conducted among survivors (aged ≥11 to <15 years) treated at a single institution. Participants were randomized to either a physical activity intervention delivered over the internet or a control group. The intervention group received educational materials, an activity monitor, and access to an interactive website de

SUBMITTER: Howell CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6019155 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature