Conclusion There is preliminary evidence to suggest that a variety of physical activity behaviour change interventions targeting men with a history of prostate cancer can be efficacious , at least in the short term .
Purpose Men who are survivors of prostate cancer report a variety of psychological and physical factors contributing to a lower quality of life , and physical activity can assist to mitigate these issues .
This review aims to provide a summary of physical activity behaviour change trials targeting prostate cancer survivors , assess the feasibility of these interventions and , if possible , identify intervention and study characteristics associated with significant intervention effects .
Novel physical activity interventions for older patients with prostate cancer on hormone therapy: A pilot randomized study.
BACKGROUND And rogen deprivation therapy ( ADT ) can decrease the physical performance ( PP ) of older men with prostate cancer ( PC ) . METHODS We conducted a three-arm r and omized pilot study ( n=19 ) comparing a home-based walking and resistance intervention ( EXCAP ) and a technology-mediated walking and resistance intervention using Wii-Fit to a usual-care arm  in men ≥70 years with PC receiving ADT . The intervention lasted for 6 weeks , with follow-up at 12 weeks . The primary pre-specified outcome was change in Short Physical Performance Battery ( SPPB ) score . Mixed effects regression models were used to assess change in outcomes over time . RESULTS Mean participant age was 70 years ( range : 67 - 93 ) . Eight patients were r and omized to the Wii-Fit arm , 6 to the EXCAP arm , and 5 to the usual-care arm . SPPB scores remained nearly constant in the usual-care arm ( β=-0.12 ; p=0.79 ) , while individuals in the EXCAP arm had on average a 1.2 point increase at each follow-up ( β=1.20 ; 95 % CI : 0.36 , 2.06 ) . The Wii-fit arm had a non-significant increase in SPPB score over time relative to usual-care ( β=0.32 ; 95 % CI -0.43 , 1.06 ; p=0.46 ) . Individuals in the EXCAP arm had an increase in steps per day over time compared to the usual-care arm ( p-value=0.006 ) ; the EXCAP arm had an increase of 2720 steps ( 95 % CI : 1313 , 4128 ) while the usual-care arm had an increase of 97 steps ( 95 % CI : -1140 , 1333 ) . Participants in the Wii-Fit arm had an increase of 1020 steps ( 95 % CI : -474 , 1238 , p=0.710 ) . Other outcomes ( i.e. , h and grip strength , lean muscle mass , and chest press repetitions ) were not statistically significant . CONCLUSIONS A home-based aerobic and resistance exercise program , EXCAP , shows promise for improving PP in older men with PC on ADT
Conclusion There is preliminary evidence to suggest that a variety of physical activity behaviour change interventions targeting men with a history of prostate cancer can be efficacious , at least in the short term .
Purpose Men who are survivors of prostate cancer report a variety of psychological and physical factors contributing to a lower quality of life , and physical activity can assist to mitigate these issues .
This review aims to provide a summary of physical activity behaviour change trials targeting prostate cancer survivors , assess the feasibility of these interventions and , if possible , identify intervention and study characteristics associated with significant intervention effects .