Community-Based Exercise and Nutrition Training and Education Program for Cancer Survivors

Launched by ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE · Aug 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a community-based exercise and nutrition program designed for cancer survivors. The goal is to see if this program can help improve their confidence in staying active and eating well after treatment. Many cancer survivors face challenges with their bones, muscles, heart, and overall energy levels, which can affect their quality of life. By participating in this program, they might see improvements in their fitness, heart health, and overall well-being.

To join the study, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have completed their cancer treatment. It's important that they can understand the study and agree to participate by signing a consent form. However, individuals with certain health issues, such as uncontrolled heart conditions or severe joint problems, may not be suitable for the program. Those who take steroids or are pregnant are also excluded. Participants can expect to engage in guided exercise and nutrition education as part of the program, and their progress will be monitored to see how well it works for them.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥ 18 years.
• • Have had a previous cancer diagnosis and completed all therapy OR are a caregiver for a patient who has had a previous cancer diagnosis.
• • Participant must understand the investigational nature of this study and sign an Independent Ethics Committee/Institutional Review Board approved written informed consent form prior to receiving any study related interventions.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Have uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia including atrial fibrillation (AFIB), multiple myeloma, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
• • Have orthopedic or neuromuscular disorders or arthritis that preclude participation in exercise.
• • Are pregnant or nursing.
• • History of a stem cell transplant.
• • Currently on steroids.
• • Unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements.
• • Any condition which in the investigator's opinion deems the participant an unsuitable candidate to participate in the study.