Exercise program aims to boost quality of life in young cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07638163
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a supervised strength training program can improve quality of life, physical function, and mental health in children with cancer. Twenty participants under 18 who are currently on treatment or dealing with after-effects will do two 50-minute sessions per week. Researchers will measure changes in balance, strength, depression, and anxiety.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- supervised strength training program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program that helps children with cancer feel stronger, move better, and have less anxiety or depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 20 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to all children. The program requires regular attendance, which may be hard for sick children.
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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 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Up to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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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: * People under the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently undergoing treatment or living with the after-effects of the disease. * People who have not engaged in regular physical activity in the last 8 weeks. * Performance Status (ECOG) 0-1. * Signing of the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Have any contraindications to physical exercise: severe musculoskeletal disorders, severe cardiovascular diseases, uncontrolled bone metastases, and other conditions as determined by a healthcare professional. * Patients who are unable to undergo the initial assessment tests or who have difficulty performing basic exercises. * Patients who must discontinue treatment due to intolerance to it. * Other circumstances, at the discretion of the investigators, that may interfere with the purpose or conduct of the study.
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