Can an iPad program help older cancer patients stay strong?

NCT ID NCT07011862

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether an 8-week digital program called COBRA, which includes balance and resistance exercises, is safe and practical for older adults with cancer. The program is delivered via an iPad with video calls. Researchers will track how many participants stick with the program to see if it's feasible for this group.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: digital health promotion program (COBRA) with balance and resistance activities
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a safe, home-based exercise program to help older adults with cancer maintain strength and balance.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to all older cancer patients. The program is digital, which may limit access for some.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer metastatic malignant neoplasm neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER METASTATIC CANCER PRIMARY CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Consent Only)

Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activites)

New York, New York, 10065, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Consent only)

Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Consent Only)

Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk-Commack (Consent Only)

Commack, New York, 11725, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Consent only)

Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

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