28 Participants Needed

Pickleball for Cancer Survivorship

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Overseen ByNathan Parker, PhD, MPH
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

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.

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.12345

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.678910

Research Team

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Nathan Parker, PhD, MPH

Principal Investigator

Moffitt Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

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

Able to speak and read English
I have had cancer before, but it wasn't skin cancer.
I am older than 18 years.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have a history of squamous or basal cell skin cancer.
Screen failure for exercise safety based on 2023 PAR-Q+

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

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.

4-6 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the pickleball program, including follow-up data collection to assess feasibility and acceptability.

6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Pickleball
Trial OverviewThe study is testing a pickleball program aimed at improving physical activity, wellness, and social interaction among cancer survivors and their companions. Participants will learn how to play pickleball together in this supportive setting.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Family or Friend of Cancer SurvivorsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participation will last approximately 4-6 months. Participants will be encouraged to attend Pickleball sessions at the YMCA at least twice a week. Each session will last 2 hours, and participants will be encouraged to attend at least one hour. Participants will receive a Fitbit to wear continuously 24/7 over 4-6 months to track steps and activity intensity. Participants will also be asked to wear an electronic device (accelerometer) over their right hip during specific time points throughout the study to better understand how pickleball participation contributes to physical activity levels.
Group II: Cancer SurvivorsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participation will last approximately 4-6 months. Participants will be encouraged to attend Pickleball sessions at the YMCA at least twice a week. Each session will last 2 hours, and participants will be encouraged to attend at least one hour. Participants will receive a Fitbit to wear continuously 24/7 over 4-6 months to track steps and activity intensity. Participants will also be asked to wear an electronic device (accelerometer) over their right hip during specific time points throughout the study to better understand how pickleball participation contributes to physical activity levels.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Lead Sponsor

Trials
576
Recruited
145,000+

Findings from Research

The LETSGO model, which involves nurse-led consultations and eHealth technology, was well-received by patients, who felt safer and more empowered in managing their health after cancer treatment.
Participants reported increased confidence in recognizing cancer recurrence symptoms and were motivated to enhance their physical activity, although some faced technical issues with the app that need to be addressed before wider implementation.
Nurse-led consultations reinforced with eHealth technology: a qualitative study of the experiences of patients with gynecological cancer.Skorstad, M., Vistad, I., Fegran, L., et al.[2022]
The Oncokompas web-based eHealth application, designed to help cancer survivors manage their health-related quality of life and symptoms, did not significantly improve patient activation (knowledge, skills, and confidence for self-management) compared to a control group in a study involving 625 cancer survivors.
Despite the lack of improvement in self-management skills, this study highlights the need for tailored strategies in developing and implementing behavioral intervention technologies for cancer survivors.
Role of eHealth application Oncokompas in supporting self-management of symptoms and health-related quality of life in cancer survivors: a randomised, controlled trial.van der Hout, A., van Uden-Kraan, CF., Holtmaat, K., et al.[2020]
The pilot study involving 50 breast cancer survivors demonstrated that the e-health platform 'Healthy.me' was generally perceived as a useful resource for tailored health and lifestyle information, particularly in the first month of use.
However, user engagement declined significantly from 76% at one month to 48% at four months, primarily due to time constraints, limited content updates, and technical issues, indicating the need for ongoing improvements to enhance user retention.
An e-health strategy to facilitate care of breast cancer survivors: A pilot study.Tiong, SS., Koh, ES., Delaney, G., et al.[2022]

References

Conceptualizing and measuring physical functioning in cancer survivorship studies. [2006]
Nurse-led consultations reinforced with eHealth technology: a qualitative study of the experiences of patients with gynecological cancer. [2022]
Role of eHealth application Oncokompas in supporting self-management of symptoms and health-related quality of life in cancer survivors: a randomised, controlled trial. [2020]
An e-health strategy to facilitate care of breast cancer survivors: A pilot study. [2022]
SurvivorCHESS to increase physical activity in colon cancer survivors: can we get them moving? [2021]
Symptom clusters and quality of life in older adult breast cancer survivors. [2021]
Perspectives of Participation in Daily Life From Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Analysis. [2022]
Evidence-Based Guidance for Breast Cancer Survivorship. [2023]
Recovery issues in cancer survivorship: a new challenge for supportive care. [2022]
Breast cancer survivorship symptom management: current perspective and future development. [2021]