Status:

UNKNOWN

Acute Effect of modeRate-intensity aerOBIc Exercise on Colon Cancer Cell Growth

Lead Sponsor:

Northumbria University

Collaborating Sponsors:

York St John University

Newcastle University

Conditions:

Colon Adenocarcinoma

Colon Cancer

Eligibility:

MALE

50-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study involves drawing blood samples from men before and after they perform 30-minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. The investigators will evaluate whether adding the exercise serum to...

Detailed Description

Regular exercise is associated with a reduced risk of developing colon cancer. However, the mechanisms underpinning the anti-cancer effect of exercise are not yet fully understood. A recent theory sug...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥ 50 years
  • BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 and/or waist circumference of ≥ 94 cm
  • Male
  • Participating in less than 30 min of planned, structured, moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity on three or more d·wk-1 for the last three months

Exclusion

  • Any absolute or relative contraindication to exercise testing, as determined by the American College of Sports Medicine
  • Any sign/symptom of cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease
  • Known cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease without written medical clearance from physician
  • Resting hypertension (≥160 mmHg systolic and/or ≥90 mmHg diastolic)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and/or asthma with peak respiratory flow \< 300 l/min
  • Previous stroke or transient ischemic attack
  • Epilepsy or aneurysm (large vessel or cerebral)
  • Previous or current treatment for malignancy
  • Clotting disorder
  • Taking beta-adrenergic blocking agents
  • Resting heart rate ≥ 100 bpm
  • Musculoskeletal, neurological, anthropometric, or rheumatoid conditions that makes it not possible to pedal a bicycle and/or would be worsened due to exercise
  • Body mass \> 150 kg

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 23 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 30 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04057274

Start Date

September 23 2019

End Date

September 30 2020

Last Update

August 20 2020

Active Locations (2)

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York St John University Sports Park

York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO31 8FY

2

Northumbria University City Campus

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 8SG