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Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors (EXCEL Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Calgary

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age over 18 years

About to have treatment, currently having treatment, or have had cancer treatment within the last 5 years

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline to one-year

Awards & highlights

EXCEL Trial Summary

This trial will provide cancer survivors in rural and remote areas with tailored exercise programs to help them manage their cancer and encourage them to become life-long exercisers.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who are about to start, currently undergoing, or have completed cancer treatment within the last 5 years. Participants must be able to read/write in English and access online programs if needed. They should be capable of mild physical activity and have a diagnosis of cancer.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

EXCEL aims to provide community or online exercise programs specifically designed for rural and under-served cancer survivors. The goal is to help participants become life-long exercisers by offering tailored exercise opportunities that they might not otherwise have.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves group exercise classes, potential side effects may include typical risks associated with physical activity such as muscle soreness, fatigue, and the risk of injury. However, these activities are planned at mild intensity levels suitable for participants' conditions.

EXCEL Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am older than 18 years.

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I am currently undergoing, about to undergo, or have completed cancer treatment in the last 5 years.

EXCEL Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline to one year

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline to one year

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to one year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Physical Activity Minutes Per Week

Secondary outcome measures

Aerobic Endurance

Balance

Barriers and facilitators to exercise participation

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EXCEL Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

All participants will be involved in group exercise classes, twice a week for 12 weeks.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Group Exercise Classes

2014

N/A

~210

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of CalgaryLead Sponsor

792 Previous Clinical Trials

867,654 Total Patients Enrolled

University of AlbertaOTHER

888 Previous Clinical Trials

383,458 Total Patients Enrolled

Dalhousie UniversityOTHER

167 Previous Clinical Trials

401,638 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Group Exercise Classes Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04478851 — N/A

Cancer Research Study Groups: Intervention

Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Group Exercise Classes Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04478851 — N/A

Group Exercise Classes 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04478851 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this research project open to participants 40 years of age or older?

"The terms of admission for this trial necessitate that patients must be between the ages 18 to 100. In contrast, 176 trials are available for individuals under the age of majority and 3094 studies cater towards seniors aged over 65."

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Is there an opportunity to volunteer for the current clinical trial?

"This trial seeks to enlist 1500 individuals, aged 18 or above and below 100 years, who have malignant afflictions. In order for participants to be eligible they must: possess a cancer diagnosis; manage low-intensity physical activity; are on the cusp of treatment or had concluded therapy within the last 5 years; can read/write in English and use online programs should they need it for participating in exercise regimens."

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How many participants can take part in this research project?

"Correct. Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research endeavor, which was originally posted on September 2nd 2020, is actively recruiting patients. Approximately 1500 individuals need to be recruited across 3 healthcare facilities."

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Are there any opportunities for enrolment in this research program?

"Data posted on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this trial, which was initially advertised to the public in September 2020, is still actively recruiting participants. The most recent edit occurred on March 29th 2022."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

EXCEL: Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well

2020. "EXCEL: Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04478851.

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