Can a virtual buddy system get older cancer patients moving?

NCT ID NCT07408128

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual exercise program with peer support helps older adults (60+) with cancer become more active and feel better. Participants are matched with a peer and receive guidance from exercise professionals or just peer support, compared to usual care. Over 10 weeks, they track activity with a Fitbit and report on quality of life and social support. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce isolation and improve well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: peer support and exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a scalable way to help older adults with cancer stay physically active and socially connected, improving their quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 183 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention relies on internet access and motivation, which may limit participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Motor Activity neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, L8S1C7, Canada

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