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Just move: study tests if exercise boosts strength and mood in kids with cancer

NCT ID NCT05058508

Symptom relief Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a structured exercise program called 'Just Move' can help children and young adults (ages 2–25) with newly diagnosed cancer maintain physical function and improve quality of life during chemotherapy. Participants will either follow a 30-minute exercise routine five times per week or continue their usual activity. The study will measure physical function, side effects, and emotional well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
structured exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that regular exercise helps children with cancer stay stronger and feel better during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Exercise may be hard for some kids to complete during treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2024

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ages 2-25 at time of consent 2. Subject has newly diagnosed cancer per Investigator, and is planning to undergo chemotherapy for treatment of malignancy for at least 3 full cycles 3. Ability of subject (and/or parent/guardian) to read and understand the English or Spanish language 4. As determined and documented by the enrolling investigator, ability of the subject to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study 5. Subject has newly diagnosed cancer per Investigator and is planning to undergo chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or other systemically delivered for treatment of malignancy. Subjects are allowed to be enrolled up to 21 days after initiating cancer treatment. 6. Receiving oncologic care at Levine Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic. 7. Subject is anticipated to receive at least 3 full cycles of chemotherapy or other systemic cancer treatment. 8. Not participating in another clinical trial that precludes participating in additional nondrug clinical trials. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known cardiac dysfunction that, in the opinion of the investigator, would be unsafe for the child to participate in the exercise program 2. Any other uncontrolled intercurrent illness/medical condition or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements or would be considered unsafe for the child to participate as determined by the Investigator. 3. Recent (within 4 weeks of enrollment) or planned surgery that will result in prolonged limited mobility not amendable to exercise modifications per investigator discretion 4. Primary CNS Tumor 5. Osteosarcoma

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Conditions

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childhood malignant neoplasm Motor Activity neoplasm

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Pediatric cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Levine Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States

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