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Cancer Research Conference ; 83(5 Supplement), 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2283807

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Background: Chemotherapy (CTX) for breast cancer (BC) can have a detrimental effect on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), as measured by VO2max. This decline may be attenuated by physical activity, which can also reduce mortality risk and improve quality of life (QoL) for patients (pts) with BC. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have pivoted to home-based exercise routines, which have been shown to be safe and feasible for pts with BC receiving CTX. We conducted the STRENGTH Trial to evaluate the effect of a 12-week virtual supervised exercise program in BC pts receiving CTX on CRF. Method(s): This is a single-center, prospective, single-arm study designed to evaluate the effect of a 12-week virtual supervised exercise training program on CRF in BC pts receiving CTX. Participants aged >=18 years with stage I-IV BC who were planned to receive at least 12 weeks of CTX of investigator's choice were eligible for inclusion. Participants were asked to complete a total of 150 minutes (min) of moderate intensity physical activity/week, as a combination of a 45 min weekly virtual personal training session and workout classes streamed from the Peloton Digital platform (i.e. walking, running, cardio, yoga, strength training, and cycling). The primary endpoint was the distance walked on a Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), an accepted surrogate marker for VO2max, at the start and completion of the program. Secondary endpoints included assessment of QoL using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G) and symptom assessment using the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI) questionnaires at the beginning, middle and end of the study. Exploratory endpoints included treatment adherence, toxicities, completion and response. Result(s): 33 participants signed consent for the clinical trial and 2 withdrew voluntarily prior to beginning the program. 5 participants discontinued prematurely due to a diagnosis of COVID-19 (N=3) and pulmonary embolism (N=2) and were not included in the primary endpoint. One participant remains on study at this time. Median age 49 yrs;range 33-68. Mean BMI 29.55;range 18.1-46.5. 13 HR+/HER2-, 7 HR-/HER2-, 11 HER2+. 14 (45%) pts had Stage I, 11 (35%) pts had Stage 2, 5 (16%) pts had Stage 3, 1 (3%) pt had Stage 4. 23 pts (70%) received either an anthracycline or HER2-based therapy. 19 pts (61%) received neoadjuvant CTX on study, 11 pts (35%) received adjuvant CTX and 1 pt (3%) received treatment in metastatic setting. The average number of exercise min per week per participant was 123.2 min (95% CI, 104.1-142.2), with a relative dose intensity of 82%. In the pts that completed the study thus far (N=25), there was no statistically significant difference between the distance walked during the 6MWT at the start and end of the study (median difference= -10m, range: -129-150m, p= 0.67). There was no statistically significant difference in the FACT-G score at the start and end of the study (median difference= -1.0, range -17.83- 30.0, p=0.54). Pts scored higher on the MDASI (median difference= 0.33, range -1.55-4.62, p=0.04) at the end of the exercise program compared to the beginning. There were no new or unexpected treatment toxicities observed. Conclusion(s): Pts who participated in a 12-week virtual supervised exercise program during CTX for BC did not experience a statistically significant difference in the distance walked during the 6MWT between the beginning and end of the exercise program. Exercise may attenuate the decline in cardiorespiratory function that has historically been observed with CTX for BC. Some pts were not able to adhere to the recommended 150 min of exercise/week suggesting a potential need for modified exercise targets for pts with BC undergoing CTX. This study is limited by a small sample size and larger, randomized clinical trials are needed to further evaluate optimal exercise recommendations for patients with BC undergoing CTX in order to maintain and potentially, even improve, cardiorespiratory function.

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Cancer Research Conference ; 83(5 Supplement), 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2248011

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Background: Financial toxicity (FT) is a multi-faceted construct, encompassing material hardship, psychological responses, and coping behaviors. FT adversely impacts patient-reported outcomes by decreasing mental health, affecting health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and deteriorating healthcare adherence. Few studies have assessed the relationship between financial toxicity, distress, coping, self-efficacy, and HRQOL within the context of cancer care disruptions resulting from the pandemic. Method(s): In the COVID-19 Breast Cancer Care Survey, 46 women with primary breast cancer were cross-sectionally evaluated for financial hardship (FACIT-COST), distress (Perceived Stress Scale), coping behaviors (Brief COPE), self-efficacy (Cancer Behavior Inventory-Brief) and HRQOL using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy General (FACT-G) measure. Cancer care disruptions were measured with a series of questions investigating the impact of COVID-19 guidelines on access to healthcare services, treatment, and transition to telemedicine. Given the role of informal caregivers for patients' outcomes, social isolation was additionally included (PROMIS Social Isolation Scale). Descriptive statistics were computed, and bivariate correlations examined. Then, a subsequent regression model investigated predictors of FT in the present sample. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS 9.4 and significance level was set at p< 0.05. Result(s): Overall, participants were adult (Mage= 46.3+/-10.9) women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer (75.61% Stage I/II). Approximately half of the participants were in active treatment (51.2%) and received multiple types of treatment (85.4% surgery;61% chemotherapy, and 36.5% radiation). Although all participants were insured at time of the study, the mean score of FT was 22.75 (SD=4.10, range: 0-44). Correlation analyses indicated that cancer care disruptions (r= -0.57, p<.001), health-related quality of life (r=-0.51, p=0.0007), coping behaviors (r=-0.33, p=0.037), well-being (r=0.56, p=0.0001), social isolation (r=-0.40, p=0.0096), and psychological distress (r=-0.42, p=0.0064) were significantly correlated with FT. That is, women who reported greater disrupted cancer care delivery, greater difficulties managing the illness, reduced physical and mental health, and those experiencing more social isolation reported worse financial toxicity. Results of the final regression model showed that women who experienced greater COVID19-related cancer care disruptions (beta=-2.82, p=0.0013) and isolation (beta=-0.44, p=0.0196) from supportive networks were more likely to indicate elevated FT scores. Conclusion(s): A multidisciplinary and patient-centered FT management approach can be implemented to extend current financial navigation models to address psychosocial and behavioral factors exacerbated by altered care delivery protocols.

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Supportive Care in Cancer ; 30:S41, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1935781

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Introduction A global trial is currently investigating the impact of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on survival in advanced prostate cancer (the INTERVAL trial). To ensure greater accessibility, we designed a parallel trial (EXACT), to determine the feasibility of exercise in those contraindicated to HIIT. Methods Men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer being actively treated with androgen deprivation therapy and a novel hormone therapy (abiraterone acetate or enzalutamide) are eligible to participate in 12- weeks of home-based walking and strengthening. Participants complete physical (e.g. 6-min walk test and timed sit-to-stand) and quality of life (e.g. BPI-SF;EQ-5D-5L;FACIT-fatigue;FACT-P) outcomes at baseline (T1), 12 (T2) and 24 weeks (T3). This trial was adapted to enable remote recruitment and delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results To date, 118 patients have been screened, with 33 approached by their clinician to participate. 25 patients have consented, with 12 completing the trial without any intervention-related adverse events and 6 withdrawn. Recruitment and trial delivery was operational throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently positive trends are evident for physical and quality of life outcomes at T2 and T3. Conclusions Although this trial is ongoing, early trends suggest this intervention is safe and feasible for men with advanced castration resistant prostate cancer and could improve physical capacity and quality of life.

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Cancer Research ; 82(4 SUPPL), 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1779444

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Background: Chemotherapy for breast cancer can have a detrimental effect on cardiorespiratory fitness. VO2max (maximal oxygen consumption measured during exercise) is a key predictor of cardiovascular risk and has been found to be lower in women with a history of breast cancer compared with healthy women. Chemotherapy is associated with a decrease in VO2max but these decreases may be attenuated with exercise training, such as resistance, aerobic and high-intensity interval training programs. Physical activity may reduce the risk of mortality for breast cancer patients, improve quality of life (QoL) and reduce weight. All gyms and fitness studios had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while some have re-opened, many patients are not comfortable returning to an exercise facility now and are incorporating virtual exercise into their routine. Prior studies have demonstrated the safety, feasibility and potential benefits of home-based exercise programs for breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. However, many of these programs are self-reported, which can create bias and to our knowledge, there is no existing data on the effect of home-based exercise programs for breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The goal of the STRENGTH Trial is to evaluate the effect of a 12-week virtual supervised exercise program in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy on cardiorespiratory fitness. Study Description: This is a single-center, prospective, single-arm study designed to Sevaluate the effect of a virtual supervised exercise training program in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy on cardiorespiratory fitness. All participants are assigned to a 12-week virtual supervised exercise program and asked to complete a total of 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week, as a combination of a weekly virtual personal training sessionand workout classes streamed from the Peloton®Digital platform (i.e. walking, running, cardio, yoga, strength training, and cycling classes). Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, cardiorespiratory fitness cannot be assessed using a cardiopulmonary exercise test. As such, the co-primary endpoints are resting blood pressure and heart rate and distance walked during a Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), which is measured at the start and completion of the 12-week supervised exercise program. Secondary endpoints are QoL as assessed by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) and symptom management assessment by the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI). Several exploratory clinical endpoints will be collected including adherence to the program, type of fitness classes completed, and treatment toxicities. Eligibility Criteria: Patients aged ≥18 years with stage I to IV breast cancer who are planned to receive at least 12 weeks of chemotherapy of investigator's choice are eligible for inclusion. Patients who have an ejection fraction on echocardiogram <40%, symptomatic heart failure, myocarditis, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, pulmonary embolism or COVID-19 infection within past 3 months, severe, uncorrected valvular disease, uncontrolled hypertension and/or uncontrolled arrhythmias are excluded. Statistical Methods: Continuous and categorical variables measured in this study will be summarized. The distributions of the data collected in the study participants from the 6MWT, FACT-G and MDASI will be evaluated. Based upon the findings, either paired t-tests or nonparametric Wilcoxon signed-rank tests will be performed to analyze the differences observed between the pre-exercise intervention data and the post-exercise intervention data. P values <= 0.05 will be considered statistically significant. Accrual: At this time, 20 patients have enrolled out of a planned 30 participants.

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Cancer Research ; 82(4 SUPPL), 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1779442

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The optimal timing of commencing adjuvant endocrine therapy (ET) relative to adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) (i.e. concurrent with or sequential to radiotherapy) remains unknown. A systematic review performed by our team was unable to answer this question due to a lack of high quality, randomized data on concurrent versus sequential ET and RT. Surveys of physicians confirmed this uncertainty and highlighted theoretical concerns for increased side effects with concurrent treatment. Respondents showed keen interest in obtaining real world, randomized data to guide clinical practice. REaCT-RETT is a pragmatic, randomized, non-inferiority trial comparing concurrent and sequential ET and RT in early breast cancer (EBC). The primary endpoint will assess the change in ET side effects at baseline and 3 months post radiation, using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Endocrine Subscale (FACT-ES), with primary analysis based on an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). With a sample size of 176 patients (88 per arm), an ANCOVA would have 80% power (α=0.05) to detect effect sizes as small as 0.25 regardless of the correlation with covariates. It is hypothesized that concurrent therapy will be non-inferior to sequential therapy in terms of ET side effects. Secondary endpoints will examine RT toxicity, ET compliance, quality of S life, and cost-effectiveness. Patients with HR positive EBC planned to receive both adjuvant ET and RT were eligible. Patients who previously received ET for invasive breast cancer, or RT in the same breast, were excluded. The trial is conducted by The Ottawa Hospital's (TOH) innovative Rethinking Clinical Trials (REaCT) program (https://react.ohri.ca/) which strives to improve access to patient-centered, pragmatic clinical trials by removing barriers for patients and researchers. Integral features of the program include broad eligibility criteria, a verbal consent model, and pragmatic data collection and assessment procedures. REaCT is the largest pragmatic cancer clinical trials program in Canada, with over 3, 200 patients randomized in 18 clinical trials at 15 sites across Canada. REaCT-RETT accrued patients from September 2019 to January 2021. Data collection is ongoing, with final patient follow up expected April 2022. The timing of accrual provided a unique opportunity to adapt in response to restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which began to impact trial sites in March 2020. The target sample size was met with 262 patients randomized (1:1) across 3 sites in Ontario, 98% from TOH. A mean of 19 patients/month were accrued prior to the pandemic, compared to a mean of 13 patients/month after March 2020. Twenty-two patients were removed due to withdrawal of consent, ineligibility, or physician choice, and the pandemic was not a significant contributing factor. Since March 2020 there have been 772 patient follow ups, of which 47% (364/772) have been virtual. Only 10% (102/1028) of trial mandated appointments have been missed to date. Compliance with baseline and 3-month FACT-ES questionnaires for the primary endpoint in evaluable patients was 90% (215/240) and 83% (198/240), respectively. The pandemic posed several challenges to the REaCT-RETT study including a decline in patient accrual, poor accrual at peripheral sites due to delayed opening, and a rapid switch to virtual patient care. However, the nimble REaCT methodology enabled virtual patient consent and data collection during the pandemic, allowing the trial to continue successfully, with final data expected for presentation summer 2022. Finally, despite the challenges of COVID-19 we have seen that patients and physicians remain interested in research, and we are applying valuable lessons learned to forthcoming REaCT trials to strengthen their performance during and beyond the ongoing pandemic.

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology ; 17(SUPPL 9):187, 2021.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1595366

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Aims: Survival of people with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) can be prolonged through treatment pathways including cytoreductive surgery and hypothermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC), pelvic exenteration, liver resection, and palliative chemotherapy without surgery. Virtually no qualitative research has compared the experiences and needs of advanced CRC survivors who receive these treatments. This study aims to fill this gap. Methods : Adult survivors of CRC who have undergone the aforementioned treatments are being recruited 0.5-2 years post-surgery or, for palliative chemotherapy participants, 0.5-2 years post-diagnosis of advanced CRC. Recruitment will continue until approximately N = 40 or data saturation is reached. Quantitative data include: demographic and clinical data, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Colorectal (FACT-C), Distress Thermometer, and Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST). Quantitative data will undergo descriptive analysis to characterise the sample. All participants will participate in a qualitative semi-structured telephone interview exploring quality of life, employment, finances, stigma, supportive care needs, social functioning, perceptions of survivorship, and impacts of COVID-19. Interviews are analysed via the framework approach of thematic analysis. Results : Preliminary analysis of 36 interviews (n = 10 CRS-HIPEC, n = 10 pelvic exenteration, n = 9 liver resection, n = 7 palliative chemotherapy) reveals some advanced CRC survivors report post-surgical complications and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, which can limit physical activity. CRC impacted some participants' psychosocial well-being ability to work, and sense of identity. Participants reportedly manage these impacts through distraction, positive reframing, and contact with other CRC survivors. Most participants appeared satisfied with their cancer treatment teams. Some viewed GPs as important healthcare coordinators. COVID-19 made some participants more cautious when leaving the house. Telehealth was considered less personal, but convenient. Conclusions : The study's findings will help guide development of interventions to improve the survivorship experience of patients who receive treatment for advanced CRC. This may include an information booklet, patient-reported outcome measure, clinical pathway, or targeted intervention.

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Blood ; 138:3845, 2021.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1582245

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Background: Pts with previously treated R/R aggressive LBCL have compromised health-related QOL (HRQOL). Liso-cel is an autologous, CD19-directed, defined composition, 4-1BB CAR T cell product administered at equal target doses of CD8 + and CD4 + CAR + T cells. In a prespecified interim analysis of TRANSFORM (NCT03575351), a randomized, open-label, pivotal trial, liso-cel demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the primary endpoint of event-free survival and key secondary endpoints (complete response rate and progression-free survival) in adults with R/R LBCL after failure of first-line (1L) immunochemotherapy compared with SOC, with no new safety signals. Here we present results of the pt-reported outcomes (PRO) analysis from TRANSFORM. Methods: Adults (age ≤ 75 yrs) with R/R LBCL (≤ 12 mo after 1L therapy), who were eligible for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), were randomized to receive either SOC (3 cycles of salvage chemotherapy [CT] and BEAM + ASCT for responding pts) or liso-cel after lymphodepletion. Crossover to receive liso-cel was allowed in the SOC arm for pts who failed treatment. The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire - 30 items (EORTC QLQ-C30) and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Lymphoma Subscale (FACT-LymS) were administered at randomization (baseline) and on Days 29 (infusion of liso-cel or 2 cycles of salvage CT), 64 (1 mo post liso-cel or completion of CT), 126 (3 mos post liso-cel or 2 mos post ASCT), and Mo 6 and other prespecified timepoints up to Mo 36 or end of study. No PRO data were collected after crossover. The analysis was based on the PRO-evaluable population (pts with a baseline and ≥ 1 post-baseline assessment). Predefined thresholds determined clinically meaningful changes. Global health/QOL (GH/QOL), physical functioning, cognitive functioning, fatigue, pain, and FACT-LymS were the primary domains of interest based on their relevance to the study population and treatment. A linear mixed model for repeated measures (MMRM) analysis was performed to assess the between-treatment difference in overall least squares (LS) mean change from baseline for each primary domain, using data collected up to Day 126 for visits with a sample size per arm ≥ 10. Proportions of pts with meaningful change from baseline were assessed for each primary domain up to Mo 6. All analyses were descriptive only. Results: Of 184 randomized pts, 90 (49%) and 85 (46%), respectively, were included in the PRO-evaluable population for the EORTC QLQ-C30 (SOC vs liso-cel n=43 vs 47) and FACT-LymS (n=40 vs 45, respectively). The PRO assessment completion rate from baseline up to Mo 6 was ≥ 45%, which was lower than expected primarily due to operational challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic but was comparable for both arms. In the MMRM analysis, the liso-cel arm had more favorable overall LS mean changes from baseline to Day 126 than the SOC arm in most of the EORTC QLQ-C30 domains and FACT-LymS. In particular, the between-treatment differences for cognitive functioning (−2.09 vs 2.21) and fatigue (3.75 vs −1.95) for SOC versus liso-cel, respectively, exceeded the prespecified minimal important difference threshold (Table);in those domains, the SOC arm deteriorated while the liso-cel arm improved. In individual-level analyses, the proportion of pts with meaningful improvement for fatigue and GH/QOL was higher, while deterioration was lower, in the liso-cel arm versus SOC arm from baseline up to Mo 6 (Figure). At Mo 6, a higher proportion of pts experienced worsened fatigue (71% vs 18%) and a lower proportion experienced improved fatigue (29% vs 47%) in the SOC arm compared with the liso-cel arm;for GH/QOL, a higher proportion of pts worsened (57% vs 18%) and lower proportion improved (14% vs 53%), respectively. For the other primary domains, the proportions of pts with improvement or deterioration favored liso-cel or were similar between arms. Conclusions: Compared with SOC, liso-cel sh wed favorable improvement in most primary PRO domains, particularly EORTC QLQ-C30 cognitive functioning and fatigue and more pts showed PRO improvements and fewer showed deterioration by Mo 6 with liso-cel. The results were achieved despite only responders remaining in the SOC arm after salvage CT. HRQOL was either improved or maintained after liso-cel treatment in pts with R/R LBCL after failure of 1L therapy. [Formula presented] Disclosures: Abramson: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company: Consultancy, Research Funding;Morphosys: Consultancy;C4 Therapeutics: Consultancy;Kite Pharma: Consultancy;Kymera: Consultancy;Incyte Corporation: Consultancy;Bluebird Bio: Consultancy;Astra-Zeneca: Consultancy;Allogene Therapeutics: Consultancy;Novartis: Consultancy;EMD Serono: Consultancy;Genmab: Consultancy;Seagen Inc.: Research Funding;AbbVie: Consultancy;Karyopharm: Consultancy;Genentech: Consultancy;BeiGene: Consultancy. Arnason: Juno/BMS: Honoraria. Glass: BMS: Consultancy;Roche: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau;Riemser: Research Funding;Kite: Consultancy;Novartis: Consultancy;Helios Klinik Berlin-Buch: Current Employment. Crotta: Bristol Myers Squibb: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Montheard: Bristol Myers Squibb: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Previtali: Bristol Myers Squibb: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Liu: Bristol Myers Squibb: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Braverman: BMS: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Guo: Daiichi Sankyo: Consultancy;UCB: Consultancy;Janssen: Consultancy;Gilead: Consultancy;Bristol Myers Squibb: Consultancy;EMD Serono: Consultancy;Evidera: Current Employment. Shi: Bristol Myers Squibb: Consultancy. Kamdar: ADC Therapeutics: Consultancy;Adaptive Biotechnologies: Consultancy;TG Therapeutics: Research Funding;Genentech: Research Funding;AbbVie: Consultancy;KaryoPharm: Consultancy;Kite: Consultancy;AstraZeneca: Consultancy;SeaGen: Speakers Bureau;Celgene: Other;Genetech: Other;Celgene (BMS): Consultancy.

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Blood ; 138:4045, 2021.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1582223

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Background: Impairment of quality of life (QOL) such as reduced physical fitness and psycho-social dysfunction, is a recognized late effect of HCT, a life-saving procedure. Guided exercise and mindfulness-based stress management (MBSM) programs, delivered alone or in combination, have shown promise in improving patient's QOL mainly in the inpatient setting. Delivery of equitable and effective interventions in outpatient settings is challenging but may be addressed via telecommunication technology, reducing clinic visits and infection transmission. The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a virtual and home-based program of combined exercise and MBSM via videoconference. Methods: Patients attending our post-HCT outpatient clinic were invited to participate (SVH HREC approval 12/175). Eligibility criteria included aged 18-75 years, >6 months post allogeneic HCT and the basic skills to access the online training and assessment packages. Patients with severe medical and psychological problems were excluded by their clinicians. Consented participants attended an initial in-person introductory session and were provided materials including booklet and audio recordings for skill practice. This was followed by once weekly exercise and MBSM training for 6 weeks via videoconferencing. Assessments were performed pre, and then virtually post training, and at 3, 6 and 12 months. Assessment session included: 6-minute walk test (6-MWT), Modified Bruce Test (MBT), sit-to-stand (STS), hand grip strength (HGS). Subjective measures were Goal Attainment Scale, Karnofsky Score, FACT-BMT, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Godin-Shephard Leisure Time Index. Linear mixed-effects model was used for outcome comparisons. This maximum likelihood approach utilizes all acquired data points and manages missing data points by missing at random (MAR) assumption. P values were adjusted using Holm-Sidak method for multiple comparisons. Results: Twenty-four eligible patients responded to the invitation and completed the program (54% male, median age 53 years (33 - 73), median time post-HCT of 37 months (13 - 68), 38% rural/remote). Based on participant feedback surveys at 6 months, this combined modality telehealth program was found to be well-accepted and safe. The 6-MWT scores were significantly higher at 3 and 12 months (M=646.5m, SD=53.34 and M=615.33m, SD= 94.95, respectively;both p < 0.01) compared to baseline (M=566.94, SD=145.22). The MBT, the only test that required participants to attend the clinic was ceased after 3 months as changes in 6-MWT paralleled changes in MBT. STS Test was significantly higher at 3 and 12 months (M=19.53, SD=6.93, p<0.01 and M=19.07 SD= 8.0;both p < 0.05) compared to baseline (M=15.14, SD=6.44). For the upper limb assessment, dominant hand grip was significantly stronger at 3, and 12 months (M=35.09, SD=9.83;p< 0.01) compared to baseline (M=29.07, SD=9.79). A significantly higher FACT-BMT total and FACT-G scores were found at 3 months (M=123.37, SD=15.12 and M=91.23, SD=11.76;p< 0.01) compared to baseline (M=116.44, SD=14.16 and M=88.25, SD=12.52 respectively), and a trend non-significant at 12 months. Conclusion: A 6-week internet and home-based exercise and MBSM programme was an acceptable, safe, and potentially effective intervention for sustained improvement of some QOL outcomes in HCT survivors. The positive findings of this feasibility study provided valuable data for the design of a multicentre RCT that is underway. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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