Exercise during chemo: new study tests strength training for children with leukemia
NCT ID NCT07634653
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 9-week strength training program using resistance bands and body weight exercises is practical for children aged 6-21 newly diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma. The program combines at-home exercises with optional Zoom check-ins. The goal is to see if kids can stick with the routine and if it helps reduce common side effects like fatigue and muscle weakness.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- strength training exercise program using resistance bands and body weight
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple exercise program is practical for children with leukemia during chemotherapy, potentially reducing fatigue and muscle weakness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants and no control group, so it cannot prove that exercise improves outcomes. Participation may be challenging due to treatment side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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