Pickleball for Cancer Survivorship
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a pickleball program for cancer survivors and their family members or friends. The program is designed to increase physical activity, improve wellness, and allow individuals to work together to learn and practice the sport.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on physical activity, so it's best to check with the trial organizers or your doctor.
How is the Pickleball treatment different from other cancer survivorship treatments?
Pickleball for Cancer Survivorship is unique because it focuses on physical activity as a form of treatment, which can help improve both physical and emotional well-being in cancer survivors. Unlike traditional treatments that may focus on medication or medical procedures, this approach uses a recreational sport to address the multifaceted needs of survivors, potentially enhancing quality of life and reducing symptoms like fatigue and anxiety.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Pickleball for cancer survivorship?
The research highlights the importance of physical activity and self-management in improving the quality of life for cancer survivors. While Pickleball specifically isn't mentioned, similar interventions like SurvivorCHESS have shown that increasing physical activity can positively impact quality of life and reduce distress in cancer survivors.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Nathan Parker, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Moffitt Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 who have had a cancer diagnosis (except squamous and basal cell skin cancers), can speak and read English, and are cleared to exercise safely. Cancer survivors can bring family or friends to join the program, even if they haven't had cancer themselves.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in a pickleball program designed to increase physical activity and improve wellness. They attend sessions at the YMCA at least twice a week, each lasting 2 hours, and wear a Fitbit and an accelerometer to track activity.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the pickleball program, including follow-up data collection to assess feasibility and acceptability.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Pickleball
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor