
 
Etude SAKK 41/14-Sport, v1.0   vian 22.07.16 
 
 
OBJECTIF DE L'ETUDE 
L’objectif de cette étude est d’étudier  si  un programme d’activité physique structuré 
pendant une chimiothérapie palliative améliore la survie sans progression et/ou la 
qualité  de  vie  des  patients  chez  les  patients  atteints  d’un  cancer  colorectal 
métastatique. 
 
CRITERES D’ELIGIBILITE 
 
 
Written informed consent according to ICH/GCP regulations before randomization. 
Patient with histologically or cytologically confirmed colorectal carcinoma (CRC) required 
to start palliative first-line systemic therapy for inoperable or metastatic disease. 
Patients who were diagnosed with histologically or cytologically confirmed non-metastatic 
CRC earlier and now relapsed with metastatic disease are also eligible, if any prior neoadjuvant 
or adjuvant chemotherapy has been completed more than 4 months before 
inclusion into this trial. 
Patient has measurable disease on CT scan or MRI to be performed within 4 weeks 
before randomization (measurability criteria according to RECIST 1.1 [1], non-nodal 
lesions  ≥10mm,  lymph  nodes  ≥15mm  OR  evaluable  disease  i.e.  patient  with  nonmeasurable 
metastases but elevated serum tumor-marker (CEA at least >2xULN). 
Command of written and spoken language allowing for informed consent and for filling in 
trial questionnaires. 
Baseline patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have been completed. 
WHO performance status 0-2 (see Appendix 3). 
Age 18-75 (80) years (if WHO is 0-1 upper age limit is 80 years). 
Cycle ergometer stress test (completed within 28 days before trial start) shows significant 
signs of ischemic heart disease or high-grade arrhythmias, which preclude an exercise 
program. 
Pre-existing severe medical conditions precluding participation in a physical activity 
program as determined by the local investigator. Such conditions include: chronic heart 
failure (greater than NYHA II see Appendices AAppendix 5), recent myocardial infarction 
(less than 3 months ago), unstable angina pectoris, clinically significant arrhythmias, 
uncontrolled hypertension with repeated systolic blood pressure above 160mmHg, and 
COPD (requiring oxygen supply or GOLD stadium greater than 2). 
Inability to ride a cycle ergometer e.g. for musculoskeletal reasons 
Inability to perform 50 Watt on a cycle ergometer (during Cycle ergometer stress test), for 
any reason. 
Patients who are a priori planned for curative surgery including metastasectomy. 
It is allowed to include patients for whom metastasectomy might be an option if 
chemotherapy induces a significant response. 
Any serious underlying medical condition (at the judgment of the investigator) which could 
impair the ability of the patient to participate in the trial (e.g. active autoimmune disease, 
uncontrolled diabetes). 
Concurrent treatment in a trial with experimental drugs or other anti-cancer therapy, which 
are hypothesized to alter tumor progression. Participation in an observational trial or a 
translational trial is allowed. 
Previous malignancy within 5 years with the exception of adequately treated cervical 
carcinoma in situ, localized non-melanoma skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer (nonmuscle 
invasive disease), localized prostate cancer (T1-3). 
Psychiatric disorder precluding understanding of trial information, giving informed consent, 
filling out PRO forms, or interfering with compliance. 
Any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering 
proper compliance with the trial protocol.