Step-Up Intervention for Self-Management of Fatigue in Young Adults Receiving Chemotherapy

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Young Adult, Cancer, Physical Activity

In brief

The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of a physical activity intervention on the self-management of fatigue in young adults receiving chemotherapy. Half of the participants will receive an intervention which includes education and resources to set physical activity goals and monitor progress toward goals.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03000166

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

People needed

47

Starts

2017-01-31

Expected to finish

2019-07-16

Last updated by the study team

2021-08-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 39. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• have a diagnosis of cancer;
• are within the first two months of a chemotherapy regimen that will last at least another 3 months;
• are ambulatory without assistance;
• have written consent from their physician to participate;
• have the ability to understand English;
• have access to a computer and the Internet.

You may not qualify if…

• symptoms of uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease, neurological disease
• delayed wound healing
• high risk of bone fracture
• pre-existing peripheral neuropathy

Where it is running

• Froedtert Hospital — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
• Children's Hospital of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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