Smartwatch exercise plan aims to rebuild fitness in young cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT07729059

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a personalized, smartwatch-supported home exercise program can increase physical activity and improve heart health, mobility, and quality of life in adolescents and young adults who have survived bone or soft tissue sarcoma. Participants wear a fitness tracker and are randomly assigned to either receive an individualized exercise plan with online coaching or continue usual care. The study measures changes in daily activity, fitness, and well-being over an 8-week period.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: an individualized, partially supervised home-based exercise program supported by a smartwatch
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a standard exercise support program to improve long-term health and quality of life for young sarcoma survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to all survivors. The exercise program requires motivation and access to a smartphone, which may limit participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone cancer bone sarcoma Motor Activity sarcoma soft tissue sarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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BONE SARCOMA SOFT TISSUE SARCOMA (STS)

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