Physical activity preferences before and after participation in a 6-month physical activity intervention among women with metastatic breast cancer

Lidia Delrieu, Jeff K. Vallance, Magali Morelle, Béatrice Fervers, Vincent Pialoux, Christine Friedenreich, Armelle Dufresne, Thomas Bachelot, Pierre Etienne Heudel, Olivier Trédan, Olivia Pérol, Marina Touillaud

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Abstract

Objective: This secondary analysis of the ABLE Trial (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03148886) aimed to assess physical activity preferences before and after a 6-month physical activity intervention for women recently diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and to investigate demographic and clinical correlates of these preferences. Methods: Forty-nine patients participated in the ABLE Trial, a single-arm, unsupervised 6-month physical activity intervention with activity trackers. At baseline and 6 months, physical activity preferences, physical activity level, clinical variables, demographics and social vulnerability were assessed. Results: At baseline, 49 participants were included, among whom 85% were interested in receiving physical activity counselling and 89% were interested in following a physical activity programme designed for metastatic breast cancer. At the end of the study, more participants preferred practising in a community fitness centre (66%) rather than at home (19% vs. 44% at baseline, p =.03). A higher social vulnerability score and not being treated by chemotherapy at baseline were significantly associated with lower desire to receive physical activity counselling (p =.01 and p =.04 respectively). Conclusions: This study will help design future studies within patients with metastatic breast cancer in accordance with their preferences. Designing tailored physical activity interventions according to the participant's preferences may be one key to success for adherence.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere13169
JournalEuropean Journal of Cancer Care
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan. 2020

Keywords

  • activity trackers
  • adherence
  • metastatic breast cancer
  • physical activity

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