motivational interviewing to increase physical activity behaviour in breast, endometrial and colorectal cancer patients in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Study Objective :

This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an intervention seeking to increase active lifestyle and physical activity participation of cancer patients. To encourage this behavioural change, motivational interviewing will be used, a patient-centred approach aimed at increasing the patients' motivation for a behavioural change through open-ended discussions.

Participation conditions

Inclusion criteria

• breast, endometrial or colorectal cancer
• cancer stage ≤ stage III
• > 3 months after primary treatment
• < 24 months after primary treatment
• ECOG performance score < 2
• Signed Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• recurrent cancer
• history of other types of cancer
• second primary tumor
• planned surgery within the duration of the study
• known or obvious cognitive or psychiatric impairments
• positive pregnancy test
   

List of participating centres

• Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg
• Others