C.A.P.A.B.L.E. (CrossFit® and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience)
ConditionCancer Survivors
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorBarbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
About this trial
This study will introduce cancer survivors to cross-training with the expectation that the program proposed will ultimately result in superior improvements in functional performance, body composition and quality of life compared with the current American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines for cancer survivors.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Aged 18 years or older at time of program recruitment
Diagnosed with any cancer
Cleared from their physician to participate in the program (We assume that most patients will have completed treatment, however if a patient is currently under treatment, this should be their oncologist. If the patient is not currently undergoing treatment, this could be primary care physician or oncologist).
Available transportation to and from the facility on session days
Disqualifiers
Widely metastatic cancers to the brain or bone may be excluded.
Patients using mobility assistance devices may be excluded. Exclusionary criteria will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and patients with these limitations may be included with approval from Dr. Beebe-Dimmer and the referring physician.
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
12 week pilot intervention study.
BehavioralParticipants will begin a 12-week high-intensity functional training program conducted at CrossFit® in the D, located in downtown Detroit, Northville Athletix in Northville and Five Lakes CrossFit® in Farmington Hills.
Treatment groups
500 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: A 12-week pilot intervention study introducing a high-intensiOther 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Enrollment rates
Enrollment rates will be calculated among those who respond to notices about the study and adherence to the program among those who enroll and to describe reported barriers to participation among respondents who do not ultimately enroll
Time frame
Baseline2
Change in functional performance and variability in functional performance among adult cancer survivors enrolled in a high-intensity functional training program
Physical measures of strength will be assessed by a certified trainer. To assess strength improvements deadlifts (lifting weights from floor to waist) will be performed in 10 lb. increments. A circuit will also be done with strength measures including sit ups and push ups.
Time frame
Baseline to 12 weeks3
Change in functional performance and variability in functional performance among adult cancer survivors enrolled in a high-intensity functional training program
Physical measures of flexibility will be assessed by a certified trainer. To assess flexibility sit ups, squats and push up level (floor, knees, on an elevated bar, etc) will be recorded.
Time frame
Baseline to 12 weeks4
Change in functional performance and variability in functional performance among adult cancer survivors enrolled in a high-intensity functional training program
Physical measures of cardiovascular strength will be assessed by a certified trainer. To assess cardiovascular strength maximum effort on a stationary bike will be recorded. Additionally, in the circuit, a maximum effort on a rowing machine will be recorded.
Time frame
Baseline to 12 weeksSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov