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ACUMEN: Enhancing treatment outcomes after gynaecological cancer

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The overall aim of the ACUMEN trial is to enhance the physical and mental health-related quality of life in women treated for gynaecological cancer by enhancing their ability to exercise for life.

As part of the study, you will be allocated to one of two groups:

1. Group 1 (the intervention group) will participate in a 12-week exercise program supervised by an accredited exercise physiologist who is experienced in working with women recovering from cancer treatment. Group 1 participants are asked to:

  1. Undertake 3 detailed physical health assessments (at the beginning of the program, at the end of the program, and 12 weeks after completing the program) to guide your health planning.
  2. Complete online surveys at Weeks 1, 12 and 24.
  3. Wear a Fitbit supplied to you at the beginning of the study to help you monitor your progress, and which you will be invited to keep at the conclusion of the study.

2. Group 2 (the control group) are asked to:

  1. Read information about recommended healthy activities at the beginning of the study, and then self manage their physical activity for the next 12 weeks consistent with these recommendations
  2. Undertake 3 detailed health assessments (at the beginning of the program, at Week 12, and at Week 24) to guide their health planning.
  3. Wear a Fitbit supplied to you at the beginning of the study to help you monitor your progress, and which you will be invited to keep at the conclusion of the study.

You can choose to undertake all physical assessments and exercise activities with online support, or in person. All physical activity sessions are precisely tailored to your needs, and all exercise sessions and outcome assessments will take place at a time and place convenient for you.

Eligibility

Women over the age of 18 who have completed intensive treatment for gynaecological cancer at least one month and within the last five years.

Register your interest

Interested individuals can submit an expression of interest via https://www.dawncomplete.org.au/our-programs/acumen/ or contact the ACUMEN team directly at acumen@uq.edu.au.