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Effects of a Clinic-Based Exercise Program on Sleep Disturbance Among Cancer Survivors
Mary C Hidde1, Heather J Leach1,2, Ryan J Marker3
1Department of Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA.
Integrative Cancer Therapies
|November 27, 2020
Summary
A 3-month exercise program improved sleep for some cancer survivors. While not all participants showed improvement, the study suggests exercise may be a beneficial intervention for sleep disturbances in this population.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Sleep disturbance is a common and significant side effect for cancer survivors.
- Exercise is a potential non-pharmacological intervention to improve sleep quality in cancer survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a 3-month clinic-based exercise program on sleep disturbances in a diverse group of cancer survivors.
Main Methods:
- A pre-post, single-group study design was employed.
- Participants engaged in supervised moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance training twice weekly for 3 months.
- Sleep was assessed using self-report measures before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- Over half (51.1%) of the 94 participants reported improvement in at least one sleep-related question.
- A trend towards improved sleep was observed, with fewer participants reporting not feeling rested post-program (39% vs. 48%).
- No significant differences were found in demographic, cancer-related, psychosocial, or fitness variables between those who improved and those who did not.
Conclusions:
- A supervised exercise program shows potential for improving sleep in cancer survivors.
- Further research with objective sleep measures is recommended to confirm the efficacy of exercise interventions.
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