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Exercise Program for Cancer Management (WELL-FIT Trial)
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Led By Caryl Russell, MSc
Research Sponsored by University of Waterloo
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 sessions (12 weeks)
Awards & highlights
WELL-FIT Trial Summary
This trial is testing whether exercise and education can help manage cancer treatment side effects.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormonal therapy. Participants must be able to exercise and have their doctor's approval to join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The UW WELL-FIT program is testing the effectiveness of cardiovascular and resistance exercises combined with educational sessions in managing side effects of cancer treatments. The outcomes will contribute to ongoing research.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves an exercise program, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, and risk of injury if not performed correctly. However, these risks are generally low when supervised by professionals.
WELL-FIT Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 24 sessions (12 weeks)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 sessions (12 weeks)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Body Mass Index
Maximal Exercise Test
Percent Body Fat
+1 moreSecondary outcome measures
Glucose
Lipids
WELL-FIT Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cardiovascular and strength training exerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
24 sessions (~12 weeks) exercise
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Exercise
2016
Completed Phase 1
~760
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of WaterlooLead Sponsor
123 Previous Clinical Trials
209,278 Total Patients Enrolled
Caryl Russell, MScPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Waterloo
Michael Sharratt, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Waterloo
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am currently undergoing treatment for my cancer.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Cardiovascular and strength training exercise
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there openings within this medical experiment for volunteers?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is no longer actively recruiting patients despite initially being posted on June 1st 2014 and last edited on August 30th 2022. Fortunately, there are 486 other studies that are still open for enrollment at present."
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