Table 1.
Demographic characteristics, clinical factors, and physical activity at enrollment of 41 colorectal cancer survivors in a pilot randomized controlled trial of a physical activity intervention
| Characteristic, mean ± SD or N (%) | Total | Intervention | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of participants | 41 | 20 | 21 |
| Age, years | 54 ± 11 | 56 ± 12 | 54 ± 11 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 28.4 ± 5.9 | 29.7 ± 7.2 | 27.1 ± 4.3 |
| Male | 17 (41) | 8 (40) | 9 (43) |
| Race | |||
| White | 30 (73) | 14 (70) | 16 (76) |
| African American/Black | 1 (2) | 1 (5) | 0 (0) |
| Asian | 5 (12) | 2 (10) | 3 (14) |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or Other | 5 (12) | 3 (15) | 2 (10) |
| College degree | 38 (93) | 17 (85) | 21 (100) |
| Works full-time | 26 (63) | 14 (70) | 12 (57) |
| Married | 20 (49) | 9 (45) | 11 (52) |
| Cancer site | |||
| Colon | 23 (56) | 11 (55) | 12 (57) |
| Rectum | 18 (44) | 9 (45) | 9 (43) |
| Years since diagnosis | 1.5 ± 1.5 | 1.8 ± 1.9 | 1.4 ± 1.3 |
| Tumor Stage | |||
| I | 8 (20) | 4 (20) | 4 (19) |
| II | 8 (20) | 2 (10) | 6 (29) |
| III | 24 (59) | 13 (65) | 11 (52) |
| IV | 1 (2) | 1 (5) | 0 (0) |
| Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, minutes/day | 42 ± 21 | 33 ± 18 | 51 ± 21 |
| Steps per day | 10,453 ± 4066 | 9008 ± 3639 | 11,830 ± 4052 |