Pilot randomized trial of a couple-based physical activity videoconference intervention for sedentary cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Including partners in interventions to increase physical activity (PA) could promote better adherence and longer-term effects. In preparation for a future large-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT), this randomized pilot trial tested the acceptability of a novel couple-based PA intervention for breast and prostate cancer survivors and the feasibility of conducting an RCT testing the intervention.

Method

Twenty cancer survivors (70% female; mean age = 63.0 years, SD = 8.9) and their partners (35% female; mean age = 62.8 years, SD = 7.7) were randomized to either the intervention or waitlist control. Couples in the intervention received four videoconference sessions including training in communication and support skills and behavior change techniques. Measures of

SUBMITTER: Porter LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9840846 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature