Telehealth Intervention for Childhood Cancer Survivors with Limited Exercise Tolerance
This study aims to assess if a telehealth intervention can improve exercise capacity in childhood cancer survivors who have limited exercise tolerance.
Exercise testing results
+ Generalized exercise recommendations (AC)
+ Individually tailored exercise program (INT)
Neoplasms+1
+ Signs and Symptoms
+ Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Prevention Study
Summary
Study start date: February 8, 2021
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This study aims to enhance the ability to exercise for people who have survived childhood cancer but now face challenges with physical activity. These individuals often experience limited exercise tolerance, which can impact their overall health and quality of life. By using telehealth, the study hopes to provide more accessible support and tailored exercise programs that could potentially improve their physical capabilities. This approach is significant because it could lead to better long-term health outcomes for childhood cancer survivors. Participants in this study are randomly divided into two groups. One group receives a personalized exercise program created by an exercise specialist, while the other group receives general exercise advice based on the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The study uses performance tests to measure exercise capacity, focusing on changes and sustainability in peak oxygen usage (VO2) and performance in a simple step test. This research evaluates how effective each approach is in improving exercise capacity, providing valuable insights into managing exercise limitations in this population.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.181 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Prevention Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 39 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between 18.00 and 39.99 years of age at the time of enrollment * SJLIFE participant * Peak VO2 \<85% predicted * Verbalizes understanding of directions for use of ZOOM on the study provided iPad and heart rate monitor * Clearance for participation in exercise by a study physician * Internet access Exclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in a formal exercise intervention * Self-report of engaging in \> 150 minutes/week of moderate physical activity * Currently pregnant (assess by urine pregnancy test) * Significant psychological distress (e.g. suicidal ideation) * Requires immediate medical intervention (e.g. angina, decompensated heart failure) * Research Participant Recruitment and Screening
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.2 intervention groups are designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
Group II
Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, United StatesOpen St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Google Maps