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MHealth Physical Activity Intervention for Young Cancer Survivors

Cancer

In this randomized controlled trial the investigators will determine whether a mobile health intervention can increase physical activity levels in AYA cancer survivors over a one year period. The investigators will recruit 320 cancer survivors in Alberta who were diagnosed with a first cancer between the ages of 15 to 39 years and are within one year of treatment completion. Participants will be randomized into either the control group (educational information) or the intervention group (educational information; personalized physical activity plan; activity tracker watch; access to a private, online survivor community; motivational text messages and check-in calls/e-mails). All participants will complete fitness testing and questionnaires at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. A final measurement at 24 months will test long-term effectiveness.

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Conditions de participation

  • Sexe:

    ALL

  • Âges admissibles:

    15 to 39

Critères de participation

Inclusion Criteria:

* Lives in Alberta
* Diagnosed with invasive malignancy in Alberta
* Completed active cancer directed therapy (cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or definitive surgical intervention) in the last 12 months, except for "maintenance" therapy to prevent recurrences
* Have the ability to read, write and speak English
* Have access to the Internet on at least a weekly basis
* Have a mobile phone with a text messaging plan
* Willing to be randomized to either arm.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Health problems which preclude the ability to walk for physical activity, as measured by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
* Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 6 months
* Currently taking part in \> 300 minutes/week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity on a regular basis

Lieu de l'étude

Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Contactez l'équipe d'étude

Primary Contact

Leanne Dickau

[email protected]
5872313707
Backup Contact

Pamela Round

[email protected]
5872313705
Backup Contact

Miranda Fidler-Benaoudia

Étude parrainée par
AHS Cancer Control Alberta
Participants recherchés
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ID de l'étude: NCT04765241