Researchers at the University of Toronto are trying to learn more about how to help individuals living with and beyond cancer increase their physical activity levels from the comfort of their own home.
Who can participate?
We are looking for individuals:
- Diagnosed with cancer (stages I–III)
- 18+ years old
- Engaging in less than 90 minutes of physical activity per week
- Have completed primary treatment
What is involved?
- Remote delivery: All sessions and assessments are completed at home.
- Weekly exercise sessions: Initially 3 supervised sessions/week over Zoom before tapering to 1 supervised session/week with additional unsupervised sessions. Includes both aerobic exercise and resistance training.
- Weekly counselling: 1 day/week over Zoom.
- Five assessments: Surveys, physical function test, and wearing an activity monitor device for 7 days at each time point.
- 24–week program: You will be randomly assigned to receive a 24–week exercise program with either behavioural or exercise counselling that provides you with helpful tips to adopt and maintain physical activity.
You will be compensated $50 for each assessment for a total of $250.
Interested?
Contact us to find out more about the research study and if you are eligible to participate!
E: exercise.oncology@utoronto.ca T:416-946-5856
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