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Rural cancer survivors get a boost: simple exercise program may improve strength and quality of life

NCT ID NCT05988892

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a 12-week virtual exercise program could help rural cancer survivors improve their physical function and quality of life. One hundred adults who had completed cancer treatment and lived in rural areas took part. The program focused on cardiovascular endurance, strength, and balance, and measured changes in physical performance, fatigue, and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Physical activity (exercise program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, home-based exercise program that helps rural cancer survivors feel stronger, less tired, and more independent.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no control group, so results may not apply to all survivors. Adherence to the program may vary, and benefits might not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult, cancer survivors (no active disease) at Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) in Northwest Wisconsin (NWWI), Southwest Wisconsin (SWWI), Southeast Minnesota (SEMN), or Southwest Minnesota (SWMN) * Any stage cancer * Age \>= 18 years residing at a rural address (as defined by Rural America, census.gov Urban Areas 2020 metric) * Age ≥ 18 years residing at a rural address (as defined by Rural America, census.gov) * Completed active treatment of surgery, (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy, and/or (neo) adjuvant radiation. Patients receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy therapies are eligible. * Ownership of a computer/tablet/smartphone with internet access. * Willingness to create a google account and maintain the account for use of the Fitbit * Willingness and ability to attend study visits. * Must be able to complete semi-tandem (10 seconds), side-by-side tandem \[10 seconds and short physical performance batters(SPPB)\] Score of 6 or greater to qualify for virtual exercise. * Must be ambulatory without the use of assisted device(s). Exclusion Criteria: * Receiving surgery, (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy, (neo) adjuvant radiation, palliative treatment * Are already performing \>150 minutes/week of moderate activity or 75 min/week of vigorous physical activity * Cancer-free for greater than 5 years * Unable to complete weekly interventions/exercise due to traveling or unable to be active for more than 7 consecutive days. * Squamous cell or basal cell skin cancers (melanoma still eligible) * Stage 0/in situ vulvar/cervical cancers

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm Motor Activity neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cancer Hematopoietic and lymphatic system neoplasm Malignant solid neoplasm

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea

    Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007, United States

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire Clinic

    Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54701, United States

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare

    La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601, United States

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato

    Mankato, Minnesota, 56001, United States

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