Exercise as a non-pharmacological intervention for the management of sleep disturbance in primary brain tumour survivors and their caregivers: A study protocol of a clinical trial

Jason Martin; Nicolas H. Hart; Natalie K Bradford; Fiona Naumann; Mark B. Pinkham; Elizabeth P Pinkham; Justin Holland

doi:10.1016/j.jsampl.2024.100059

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Exercise as a non-pharmacological intervention for the management of sleep disturbance in primary brain tumour survivors and their caregivers: A study protocol of a clinical trial

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Exercise as a non-pharmacological intervention for the management of sleep disturbance in primary brain tumour survivors and their caregivers: A study protocol of a clinical trial

Jason Martin, Nicolas H. Hart, Natalie K Bradford, Fiona Naumann, Mark B. Pinkham, Elizabeth P Pinkham and Justin Holland

JSAMS Plus, Vol.3, pp.1-9

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsampl.2024.100059

PMID: 41878497

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Abstract

Caregivers

Exercise

Neuro-oncology

Primary brain tumour

Quality of life

Sleep disturbance

Background Sleep disturbance is a highly prevalent and impactful symptom experienced by those adversely affected by primary brain tumours. Despite this, there is a lack of literature exploring appropriate options for the management of sleep disturbance in these populations. As such, more holistic and patient-centred approaches to address sleep disturbance are needed. Exercise presents itself as a viable option for managing sleep disturbances given its numerous health benefits, minimal costs, and acceptability, though the feasibility of its use in the context of primary brain tumours is unknown. Methods Primary brain tumour survivors and their caregivers will enrol and participate in a supervised, eight-week exercise intervention delivered by telehealth. Feasibility will be assessed using predetermined study metrics, including eligibility, recruitment. and assessment completion rates. Acceptability will be assessed using retention to intervention rates, session attendance, and participant satisfaction. Sleep will be assessed both objectively, using ring sleep trackers, and subjectively, using questionnaires. Conclusion This study will be the first to explore the feasibility and acceptability of exercise for the management of sleep disturbance in primary brain tumour survivors and their caregivers. If successful, this protocol will contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to manage sleep disturbance in these populations.

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Title: Exercise as a non-pharmacological intervention for the management of sleep disturbance in primary brain tumour survivors and their caregivers: A study protocol of a clinical trial
Authors: Jason Martin (Corresponding Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Nicolas H. Hart - University of Technology Sydney
Natalie K Bradford - Queensland University of Technology
Fiona Naumann - Southern Cross University
Mark B. Pinkham - The University of Queensland
Elizabeth P Pinkham - Princess Alexandra Hospital
Justin Holland - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: JSAMS Plus, Vol.3, pp.1-9
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Date published: 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsampl.2024.100059
ISSN: 2772-6967
PMID: 41878497
Copyright note: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Sports Medicine Australia. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
Grants: Improving Outcomes for People with Bone Metastases, 2017080, National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia, Canberra) - NHMRC
Investigator Grant, 1173243, National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia, Canberra) - NHMRC
Grant note: This project is funded by a Metro South Health Research Support Scheme Co-Funded Collaboration (peer reviewed) grant (RSS_2024_096). JM is supported by a Faculty Scholarship from the Queensland University of Technology as well as PhD top-ups from the CSIRO and Tour de Cure.
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991248099502621
Output Type: Journal article

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