Exercise Program for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Leukemia, Lymphoma

In brief

This pilot study will examine the safety, feasibility, and effect on quality of life of moderate physical activity on adolescent and young adult patients who are admitted to the hospital periodically for routine chemotherapy. Patients will be asked to participate in daily physical exercise during hospital admissions over a three-month period. Exercise sessions will be monitored and guided by M.D. Anderson physical therapists, a personal trainer, and Dr. Michael Rytting, pediatric oncologist. The personal trainer will meet with each participant for reinforcement and to provide an opportunity for exercise between hospitalizations. If results are positive, the study will be extended to a larger cohort of patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00502749

Run by

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

People needed

37

Starts

2003-02-01

Expected to finish

2010-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-10-17

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 25. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adolescents and young adults with leukemia/lymphoma between the ages of 12 and 25 years old.
• Leukemia/lymphoma patients admitted for chemotherapy with an anticipated hospital stay of at least three days.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with an underlying condition that precludes moderate exercise due to safety.

Where it is running

• UT MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States

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