Implementation of an exercise intervention for ovarian cancer patients

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Implementation of an exercise intervention for women with ovarian cancer.

  • IRAS ID

    264768

  • Contact name

    Joanne Reid

  • Contact email

    j.reid@qub.ac.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    Queen's University Belfast

  • Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

    not applicable, not applicable

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    2 years, 0 months, 0 days

  • Research summary

    Summary of Research
    The aim of this study is to implement a exercise intervention for women who are post treatment for ovarian cancer. Women with ovarian cancer are reluctant to engage in exercise, both during and following treatment. This single centre study will consist of two stages and employ a mixed methods research design. The Medical Research Council for developing and implementing complex interventions will be used to guide the implementation of the intervention. Stage one will consist of a realist literature review. Stage two will focus on the feasibility of implementation and evaluation of the exercise intervention, this stage will also involve an economic costing of the intervention. It is anticipated this study will highlight key issues in relation to the implementation of an exercise intervention within this patient population.

    Summary of Results
    A programme theory was developed the purpose of which was to provide a guide in relation to how to successfully implement an exercise intervention for women following chemotherapy treatment for ovarian cancer.
    In addition an exercise intervention was implemented with 30 women following chemotherapy treatment for ovarian cancer.
    Participation rates = 96.7%
    Adherence rates = 90% 93.4%
    Retention rates = 73.8%.

  • REC name

    HSC REC A

  • REC reference

    19/NI/0130

  • Date of REC Opinion

    6 Aug 2019

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion