Gynaecology Exercise and Mindfulness Study (GEMS)
Gynecologic Cancer, Uterus Cancer, Ovary Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Gynecologic Cancer focused on measuring Neoplasms, Mindfulness, Online
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with stage I-IV gynecologic cancer including endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vaginal, vulva, fallopian tube.
- Experiencing fatigue and at screening have a numerical rating score of ≥4 on a scale of 0-10.
- Ambulatory and without the use of a walking aid.
- Currently sedentary (exercising < once a week for 20 minutes at a vigorous intensity or, two times per week for 30 minutes at moderate intensity or < 20 minutes three times per week, for the past 6 months).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently actively and regularly practicing mindfulness.
- Have a confirmed diagnoses of Schizophrenia spectrum disorder, Bipolar disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, or risk factors for psychosis (eg personality disorder)
- Have an existing medical condition that may inhibit safe participation in the exercise part of the intervention study.
- Previously diagnosed with a fatigue-related co-morbid medical condition (i.e. Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME), Lupus or Arthritis)
Sites / Locations
- Ulster UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Mindfulness and exercise
Mindfulness
This group will undertake exercise and mindfulness for 8 weeks. The home based walking and strengthening intervention is individually tailored for each participant. All exercise demonstrations, information, reporting of activity and setting of goals will take place in the app that participants will download. Additionally this group will receive a hard copy of the goal setting diary. All mindfulness information and practices are available in the app. New content will be released each week as the participants progress through the program. Participants will be phoned weekly over the 8 weeks to monitor progress.
This group will undertake mindfulness only over 8 weeks. The mindfulness program is based on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). All information, practices and logging of the mindfulness practice will be done via the app that participants will download. Participants will be phoned weekly over the 8 weeks to monitor progress. New content will be released each week as participants progress through the program.