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Virtual Rehab & Exercise for Advanced Cancer (ACTIVE-North Trial)
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Led By Sonya Lowe, MD PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Alberta
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Patient reported fatigue or loss of physical functioning of moderate to severe severity (Edmonton Symptom Assessment System - Revised score ≥ 4/10)
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
Awards & highlights
ACTIVE-North Trial Summary
This trial will test the feasibility of a virtual multidisciplinary rehabilitation and exercise program for people with advanced cancer who live in rural and remote areas.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for people with advanced cancer who live in rural or remote areas of Alberta's North Zone, have internet access at home, and experience moderate to severe fatigue or loss of physical function. They must speak English and be able to give informed consent. Those with recent heart issues, very low palliative performance, or near end-of-life as determined by a physician cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a virtual rehabilitation and exercise program tailored for each participant. It includes online exercise modules, group classes, and one-on-one sessions with specialists via the internet. The goal is to see if this approach can help manage fatigue and improve functioning remotely.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves physical activity tailored to individuals' capabilities, potential side effects may include typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness or strain. However, these are generally mild and manageable.
ACTIVE-North Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I feel very tired or have lost a lot of my physical ability.
ACTIVE-North Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Completion rate
Secondary outcome measures
Adherence rate
Patient safety
Retention rate
Other outcome measures
Objective functional flexibility of lower back and hamstring muscles
Objective functional lower extremity strength
Objective measure of aerobic and lower body endurance
+6 moreACTIVE-North Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Advanced Cancer Support in Virtual Rehabilitation and ExerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention will take place in participants' homes, at times convenient for the participant. Programming will be administered virtually through the University of Alberta's Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic, which is fully equipped for virtual delivery of services. The study intervention will be tailored to the individual with respect to their baseline strength, symptom profile and prior experience with exercise. Pre- and post-testing will be done virtually. The mode, intensity and duration of each exercise session will be based on the participant's baseline fitness and status that day. Variations on each exercise will be provided to ensure an appropriate movement and intensity and to allow for individual prescription. Resistance bands will be used to provide resistance during strengthening and balance retraining exercises. The interactive group class will be led virtually by an exercise or rehabilitation specialist.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of AlbertaLead Sponsor
886 Previous Clinical Trials
384,757 Total Patients Enrolled
Alberta Health servicesOTHER
157 Previous Clinical Trials
649,523 Total Patients Enrolled
Sonya Lowe, MD PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Alberta, Department of Oncology
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I feel very tired or have lost a lot of my physical ability.I do not have any severe heart or lung conditions that prevent me from exercising.I am mostly bedridden due to my illness.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Advanced Cancer Support in Virtual Rehabilitation and Exercise
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the current sample size of this clinical investigation?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently open for enrolment and has been since January 17th 2022 when it was first posted online. The last update occurred on November 2nd 2022, with the aim of signing up 20 patients from 3 separate locations."
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Is the research team currently enlisting participants for this experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical trial, initially posted on January 17th 2022, is actively recruiting volunteers. About 20 individuals are to be recruited from 3 distinct sites for the study."
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