Cancer Patient Empowerment Program for Cancer

(CancerPEP Trial)

Overseen By Gabriela Ilie, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Disqualifiers: Recent myocardial infarction, Recent stroke, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 24 weeks

104 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The Cancer Patient Empowerment Program is a comprehensive health promotion program aiming to improve the quality of life as well as both physical and mental health in cancer patients and survivors. The program includes daily email communications over 6 months that encourage strength and aerobic exercise, yoga, stress reduction techniques, dietary improvements, and more.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for cancer patients and survivors over 18 who can access daily emails, watch YouTube videos, understand English, and are safe to exercise. They should expect to live more than a year and be able to complete surveys throughout the program. Approval from physicians may be required for those with certain health conditions.

Inclusion Criteria

I am older than 18 years.

I can follow web links and watch YouTube videos.

Participants with advanced cancer (including cancer spread to bones) will need approval from the Study Physician or their Oncologist to participate

Exclusion Criteria

Patients deemed unfit to participate in low to moderate level exercise e.g., including but not limited to a myocardial infarction or stroke within the last year, without approval from their Family Physician or Cardiologist that they are safe to exercise

Those with a predicted survival less than 1 year, or not expected to be able to participate in the program for six months

Unable to access the internet and lack of a computer or smartphone to receive emails required for study intervention, or unable to click on a link to successfully watch a YouTube video

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive daily email communications over 6 months that encourage strength and aerobic exercise, yoga, stress reduction techniques, dietary improvements, and more

24 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

6-24 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• CancerPEP

Trial Overview The Cancer Patient Empowerment Program (CancerPEP) is being tested. It's a six-month online program that includes strength training, yoga, stress reduction techniques, dietary advice through daily emails aimed at improving life quality and health in cancer patients.

Participant Groups

Group I: Intervention without HRV monitor Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group II: Intervention with HRV monitor Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Lead Sponsor

Trials

302

Recruited

95,300+

Dalhousie University

Collaborator

Trials

177

Recruited

402,000+