Can a custom exercise plan boost survival in older women with gynecologic cancers?
NCT ID NCT05743517
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a personalized physical activity program for women over 60 with gynecologic cancers who are receiving chemotherapy or other systemic treatments. The program includes a wearable activity tracker and a smartphone app, plus optional features like an exercise partner or coaching. The goal is to see which combination best increases daily steps and improves quality of life and survival.
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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 192 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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60 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female; \> 60 years of age * Diagnosis of endometrial/uterine, ovarian, cervical or vulvar/vaginal cancer * Undergoing or planning to undergo any systemic treatment for a gynecologic malignancy (e.g., chemotherapy, immunotherapy, anti-angiogenic therapies, targeted therapies, etc.) * Willing to try to identify an exercise partner to participate with them, if needed * Fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease or other major contraindications to physical activity * Active brain metastases * Cognitive or functional limitations that preclude a patient's ability to participate in the physical activity intervention * Pregnant women or prisoners
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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