A Study of Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors

Recruiting at 3 trial locations

Overseen By Sara Herrick

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

100 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to determine if increasing physical activity (PA) will increase physical functioning, as measured by cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and balance in underserved adult cancer survivors \> 60 years of age and/or those of any age residing at a rural address. Also, to determine if increasing PA will increase quality of life (QOL), as measured by physical functioning and fatigue, in underserved cancer survivors \>60 years of age and/or those of any age residing at a rural address.

Research Team

Kaye T. Sturz, APRN, CNP

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You are an adult cancer survivor with no active disease at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin.

You have any stage of cancer.

You have undergone surgical, chemotherapeutic, and/or radiative treatment and may be receiving endocrine, targeted or immunological therapies as supplemental care.

Treatment Details

Participant Groups

Group I: Community Oncology patients entering cancer survivorship Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Patients participate in a virtual cancer rehabilitation program with weekly virtual visits by a cancer exercise specialist who provides a personalized synchronous exercise plan and receive bi-weekly phone calls/emails over 12 weeks. Patents also wear a Fitbit on study.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,427

Recruited

3,221,000+