Can a walking program beat cancer fatigue?
NCT ID NCT06907706
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a physical activity program designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. About 164 adults who have finished cancer treatment (except hormone therapy or maintenance chemo) will take part. The goal is to see if the program improves physical function and reduces fatigue over 12 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 164 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Past diagnosis of invasive cancer, or a caregiver (family or friend) of a participating survivor. 2. No longer receiving treatment for cancer (except hormone therapy or long-term maintenance chemotherapy). 3. Over the age of 18. 4. Screen negative for contraindicating health problems on the adapted Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q),79 or screened positive but have approval from a health care provider to participate. 5. Lives in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston, Texas or has a home zip code of 77088 or 77091. 6. Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Women who are pregnant (as indicated by self-report). 2. Has participated in the ALAC program within the past year and attended more than 2 group sessions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77090, United States
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