LCI-PED-NOS-EXER-001: Exercise in Pediatric Oncology Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age2-25
SponsorWake Forest University Health Sciences

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to see if there are physical and emotional benefits to participating in a structured exercise regimen for those who are ages 2-25, are newly diagnosed with a blood or solid tumor cancer, and are currently undergoing or will begin cancer treatment.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Ages 2-25 at time of consent

Subject has newly diagnosed cancer per Investigator, and is planning to undergo chemotherapy for treatment of malignancy for at least 3 full cycles

Ability of subject (and/or parent/guardian) to read and understand the English or Spanish language

As determined and documented by the enrolling investigator, ability of the subject to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study

Disqualifiers

Known cardiac dysfunction that, in the opinion of the investigator, would be unsafe for the child to participate in the exercise program

Any other uncontrolled intercurrent illness/medical condition or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements or would be considered unsafe for the child to participate as determined by the Investigator.

Recent (within 4 weeks of enrollment) or planned surgery that will result in prolonged limited mobility not amendable to exercise modifications per investigator discretion

Primary CNS Tumor

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • "Just Move" Exercise
  • Standard of Care Exercise

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Lead sponsor

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Collaborator