Can a smartphone exercise app help older cancer patients feel stronger?

NCT ID NCT04981821

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a mobile app exercise program can improve physical function and reduce fatigue in older adults (age 60+) with myeloid neoplasms, a type of blood cancer. Participants will either use the app for guided walking and resistance exercises or receive standard educational materials. The goal is to see if the app helps patients stay active and feel better during chemotherapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mobile app exercise program (GO-EXCAP)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home exercise program to help older cancer patients stay stronger and less tired during treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The exercise program may not improve outcomes for everyone, and some patients may find it hard to follow.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer myeloid neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER MYELOID NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center/Wilmot Cancer Institute
RECRUITING

Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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