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Stickers for steps: new study tests fun exercise program for young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04678427

Symptom relief Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a token-based exercise program called TEAM Me can help children and young adults (ages 6-29) with cancer stay active while undergoing a stem cell transplant. Participants earn stickers for walking and other activities, which they can trade for rewards. The main goal is to see if the program is feasible and safe, with secondary goals of measuring changes in fitness and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise program with token rewards
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a simple, fun exercise program helps young cancer patients stay active and feel better during a stem cell transplant.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study (60 participants) focused on whether patients will stick with the program, not on proving health benefits. It may not lead to clear improvements.

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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

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2020

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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

6 to 29 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: * Be admitted to an inpatient pediatric ward for the purpose of HSCT for the treatment of malignancy * Be greater than or equal to 6 years of age and less than 30 years of age * Participants or guardians are willing and able to give written informed consent either prior to admission or within 48 hours following admission and to comply with all of the study activities and procedures * Participants or guardians are willing and able to give written informed consent for protocol PA18-0130 (Pediatric Energy balance data repository protocol), companion protocol for the Fitbit application/assessment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients whose clinical status precludes them from participating in any physical activity including but not limited to: declining respiratory status, hypoxia requiring high flow nasal cannula (Vapotherm), hypotension, and active bleeding. * At MD Anderson HSCT patients admitted to adult units for their transplant will not be eligible as TEAM Me is an established program on the G9 Pediatrics Unit only

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm Malignant solid neoplasm

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

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