Can a simple motivational program get cancer survivors moving?

NCT ID NCT07215091

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Stony Brook University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a brief motivational program to increase physical activity in 84 cancer survivors who are part of the World Trade Center Health Program. The program combines counseling, a Fitbit to track steps, and personalized activity planning. The goal is to see if participants increase their moderate-to-vigorous activity by 25% and improve their quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Brief motivational intervention (counseling, Fitbit monitoring, and action planning)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help cancer survivors become more active and feel better.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study (84 people) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on self-motivation, which may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

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CANCER

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Stony Brook University
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Stony Brook, New York, 11794-8240, United States

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