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Exercise Intervention for Young Cancer Survivors
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Recruiting
Led By Smita Dandekar, MD
Research Sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will test whether adding an exercise intervention to standard cancer care can improve pain, decrease the need for pain meds, and improve patients' quality of life.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer survivors, aged 17-39, who are less than a year post-cancer therapy. They must speak English, be stable post-treatment, able to consent and attend three visits at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Participants with chronic pain and access to wifi-enabled devices can join; those over a year post-therapy or with contraindications to exercise cannot.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if adding an exercise program to standard care after cancer treatment helps reduce pain without the need for medication in AYA survivors compared to standard care alone. It aims to see if this approach is practical and improves functional and psychosocial outcomes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include typical risks associated with physical activity such as muscle soreness or strain especially given that participants are recent cancer survivors.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, week 4, week 8, week 12 and week 16
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, week 4, week 8, week 12 and week 16
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Acceptability of the intervention
Interventional procedure
Secondary outcome measures
Pain
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Measure changes in patient functional outcomes ("Timed Up and Go" test)
+6 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Standard post-cancer directed treatment care control groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Physical activity intervention coupled with standard post-cancer directed treatment care groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterLead Sponsor
494 Previous Clinical Trials
2,798,822 Total Patients Enrolled
Smita Dandekar, MDPrincipal InvestigatorPenn State College of Medicine
2 Previous Clinical Trials
60 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am a young adult cancer survivor who cannot speak, read, or understand English.I am a young cancer survivor with chronic pain rated at least 1 out of 10, lasting over 3 months.I am a young adult cancer survivor, able or unable to walk.I can attend three visits at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.I am a cancer survivor under 18 years old.I am a young adult cancer survivor less than 1 year after finishing my cancer treatment.I was diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15 and 39.I am a young cancer survivor still undergoing treatment or not in complete remission.I understand and can give my consent for treatment.I am a young adult cancer survivor with a history of cancer that didn't respond to treatment or came back.I am a young adult cancer survivor and am 18 years or older.I am a young adult cancer survivor, more than a year after finishing my treatment.I am a young adult cancer survivor who has finished all my cancer treatments and am currently stable.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Standard post-cancer directed treatment care control group
- Group 2: Physical activity intervention coupled with standard post-cancer directed treatment care group
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
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What are the ultimate aims of this medical research?
"This intervention is undergoing a Baseline evaluation in order to assess its viability. The secondary outcomes are physical function tests including the 6-min walking test, grip strength test and "Timed Up and Go" Test; longer durations for the former two indicate greater physical function while shorter durations suggest higher levels of functionality for the latter."
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Are recruitment efforts still underway for this research endeavor?
"According to the data available on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical trial is no longer actively recruiting participants as it was last updated in October of 2022. Nevertheless, there are presently 1 other trials that are accepting enrolments."
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