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Pediatric Early Rehabilitation in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Neoplasms | Telemedicine | Pediatric Cancer | Physical Therapy

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a hybrid in-person and virtual individualized physiotherapy program using the Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL-ME) online platform for children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. We would like to know if this type of hybrid program delivery model is feasible, and if children and their parents are willing and able to participate in the program. We will do this by recording how many, and what type of physiotherapy sessions (in-person or virtual) are completed, what resources offered on the platform are accessed, and how many children complete the assessments.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL
  • Eligible Ages:

    4 to 17

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia aged between 4 and 17 years (at time of diagnosis) and their mother, father, or primary carer;
2. Undergoing or completed cancer treatment as established by the Children's Oncology Group;
3. Access to the internet through a home computer or tablet;
4. Patient or caregiver is able to speak and comprehend English; and
5. The child is approved by their Oncologist to participate in the program.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Children with a history of a neurodevelopmental or genetic disorder (i.e., Down syndrome, autism, seizure disorder) prior to the cancer diagnosis; and
2. Children with a concurrent condition (illness, disease, psychiatric disorder), as determined by oncologist or physiotherapist, that would compromise study participation or interpretation of study results.

Study Location

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Margaret McNeely, PT, PhD

[email protected]
780-248-1531
Study Sponsored By
University of Alberta
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06170385