Exercise program aims to keep young cancer patients from losing muscle
NCT ID NCT07325305
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a physical activity program can help children aged 5–17 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia maintain muscle strength and avoid frailty during early treatment. Kids who show signs of weakness after five weeks of chemotherapy are randomly assigned to either the exercise program or standard care. The study also checks if muscle measurements like ultrasound and grip strength are useful tools for this group.
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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 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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5 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 5-17 years at the time of consent * New diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia ≤7 days * Is planned to receive management for their cancer treatment at the trial site for the duration of the trial period * Has a legally acceptable representative capable of understanding the informed consent document in English and providing consent on the participant's behalf * Have a family electronic device that can be linked with the tool to be used (Fitbit) Exclusion Criteria: * none
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Royal Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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