Exercise for Oncology Care Professionals

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMelanie Keats

About this trial

The goal of this preference-based pilot study will be to assess the feasibility and acceptability, and impact of a 12-week exercise intervention on oncology care provider burnout. Participants self-select to participate into one of two exercise groups. Group assignment will be based on participant preference.

Group 1: Supervised circuit-based resistance exercise

Group 2: Nature-based walking

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

18 years of age or older;

Able to speak/write in English;

Must be providing formal care to cancer patients in a clinical setting within the Halifax Municipality;

Actively practicing within the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program; and

Disqualifiers

Exceeding Canadian physical activity guidelines of 150-minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week; and

Any health condition that would preclude safe participation in a new exercise program.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Circuit-based Resistance Training
  • Nature-based Walking

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Melanie Keats

Lead sponsor

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Sponsor institution