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Texts and trackers: new study aims to get young cancer survivors moving

NCT ID NCT04765241

Symptom relief Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a mobile health program can help adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39) who finished cancer treatment become more physically active. Participants get a personalized activity plan, a fitness tracker, access to an online survivor community, and motivational texts and calls. The goal is to see if these tools increase weekly exercise and improve sleep and quality of life over one year, with a final check at two years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Physical activity program with activity tracker, online community, and text messages
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a simple mobile program helps young cancer survivors become more active and improve their health.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results depend on participants sticking with the program, and the effect may be small or not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

287 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

15 to 39 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Lives in Alberta * Diagnosed with invasive malignancy in Alberta * Completed active cancer directed therapy (cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or definitive surgical intervention) in the last 12 months, except for "maintenance" therapy to prevent recurrences * Have the ability to read, write and speak English * Have access to the Internet on at least a weekly basis * Have a mobile phone with a text messaging plan * Willing to be randomized to either arm. Exclusion Criteria: * Health problems which preclude the ability to walk for physical activity, as measured by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) * Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 6 months * Currently taking part in \> 300 minutes/week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity on a regular basis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Motor Activity neoplasm

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Cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N5G2, Canada

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