E-bikes and breast cancer: CRANK-B
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Increasing physical activity levels using e-bikes to enhance breast cancer survival: A randomised pilot study
IRAS ID
310422
Contact name
Jessica Bourne
Contact email
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN39112034
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 9 months, 0 days
Research summary
Breast cancer is the most cancer in the UK. Regular physical activity has been shown to be beneficial throughout the cancer journey, leading to improvements in quality of life and physical function. Furthermore, higher levels of post-diagnosis physical activity are associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality and cancer mortality. However, individuals diagnosed with breast cancer have lower levels of physical activity than their healthy counterparts. Electrically assisted bicycles (e-bikes) have been highlighted as a method through which to increase physical activity, to a clinically significant level, while overcoming some of the commonly reported barriers to cycling. The impact of e-cycling on physical activity behaviour and associated health outcomes amongst individuals with breast cancer has yet to be explored. This study will explore the feasibility of implementing an e-bike intervention in individuals with breast cancer. Individuals will be randomly assigned to a 12-week intervention, including e-bike training and the provision of an e-bike for 12-weeks, or a waitlist control who will receive no intervention. Physical activity and associated health outcomes will be explored before and after provision of an e-bike and at 3-months post intervention.
REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
22/EM/0010
Date of REC Opinion
28 Feb 2022
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion