Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
mHealth Physical Activity Intervention for Young Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
AHS Cancer Control Alberta
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Calgary
Conditions:
Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
15-39 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In this randomized controlled trial the investigators will determine whether a mobile health intervention can increase physical activity levels in AYA cancer survivors over a one year period. The inve...
Detailed Description
Background: There is a need for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer research because the number of new cancers in young people is increasing and the survivor population is growing. Interventions ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Lives in Alberta
- Diagnosed with invasive malignancy in Alberta
- Completed active cancer directed therapy (cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or definitive surgical intervention) in the last 12 months, except for "maintenance" therapy to prevent recurrences
- Have the ability to read, write and speak English
- Have access to the Internet on at least a weekly basis
- Have a mobile phone with a text messaging plan
- Willing to be randomized to either arm.
Exclusion
- Health problems which preclude the ability to walk for physical activity, as measured by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
- Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 6 months
- Currently taking part in \> 300 minutes/week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity on a regular basis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 27 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
287 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04765241
Start Date
September 27 2021
End Date
June 1 2026
Last Update
January 8 2026
Active Locations (1)
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Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N5G2