Effectiveness of an Aerobic Exercise Program in Cancer Survivors.

Launched by HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER, INC. · Feb 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how an aerobic exercise program can help cancer survivors. The goal is to see if regular aerobic exercises, like walking or cycling, can improve the health and well-being of people who have recently finished cancer treatment. The study will include 15 participants and last for a total of 12 weeks, with some time before the exercise program starts for initial assessments.

To join the study, participants must be adults over 18 years old who have completed their cancer treatment within the past year and are able to exercise. However, those who cannot walk, have language barriers, or lack transportation to the study sessions won't be eligible. During the trial, participants can expect to engage in a structured exercise program and receive support in maintaining an active lifestyle. This pilot study is an important first step, and if successful, it may lead to more programs available to a wider range of cancer survivors in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult (\>18 yr.) cancer survivor patients who completed treatment within the past year and are able to physically participate in the interventional aerobic exercise program.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Non-ambulatory individuals
• • Inability to communicate in English
• • Lack of transportation to/from appointments (Of note, language and transportation exclusion criteria are based on practical needs for this pilot study. If effective, services would be open to a broader array of patients).
• • On medications (e.g., Ozempic, Tirzepatide) which induce prolonged weight loss.
• • Patients who received cancer-directed therapy within the past month.