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Game-Based Physical Activity for Childhood Cancer Survivors

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Led By Danielle Friedman, MD
Research Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Willing to receive daily SMS text message alerts
Not currently exercising at least 30 minutes per day (5 days/week)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
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Study Summary

This trial will test if a game can help increase activity levels and improve quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for childhood cancer survivors aged 10-16 who've had cardiotoxic therapy, are off cancer treatment for 2+ years, and aren't currently active. They need a parent or guardian to join them in the study. Both must speak English, be able to do all activities required by the study, have mobiles with texting ability, and not have severe health issues that could make exercise unsafe.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests if a game-based exercise program using Fitbit Inspire HR can boost physical activity levels and improve life quality in young cancer survivors. Participants will follow this plan alongside their parents or caregivers who'll also answer questionnaires about the experience.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves physical activity guided by a Fitbit device and does not include medication, side effects may include typical risks associated with exercise such as muscle soreness or strain but should otherwise be minimal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You agree to receive daily text messages.
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You are not currently exercising for 30 minutes a day, at least five days a week.
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You have a phone that can send and receive text messages.
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You are okay with receiving text messages every day.
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You can receive and send text messages on your phone.
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You have had cancer during childhood and are now a survivor.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Acceptability of the intervention
Secondary outcome measures
hours of sleep per night
step count

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: childhood cancer survivors & and one parent/legal guardianExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
The study plans to recruit 30 childhood cancer survivors and a parent/legal guardian for each survivor. Participants will be provided with a Fitbit Inspire HR wearable device to record their step counts for two weeks pre-intervention, and over the six-month follow-up period (3-month intervention and 3month follow-up).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
1,927 Previous Clinical Trials
591,359 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Childhood Cancer Survivors
40 Patients Enrolled for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Sohn Conference FoundationUNKNOWN
Danielle Friedman, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
28 Total Patients Enrolled

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Childhood Cancer Survivors Research Study Groups: childhood cancer survivors & and one parent/legal guardian

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any openings available for potential participants in this research?

"As indicated by clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is not presently recruiting patients. It was first posted on the 7th of February 2020 and most recently updated on April 3rd 2022. However, there are two alternative trials that have openings for participants at present."

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Do I meet the criteria for enrolling in this experiment?

"This clinical trial is in search of 48 pediatric survivors of childhood cancer aged between 10 and 16. Eligible candidates must meet both criteria to be considered for participation."

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Does the current protocol allow for individuals under 55 to participate?

"This experiment is seeking volunteers who are between the ages of 10 and 16 years old."

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~8 spots leftby Feb 2025