Group Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Early Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Pediatric Cancer
• Interventions: Behavioral: Intervention, Camp plus reunions

• Registration Number: NCT01835509
• Lead Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this randomized, controlled study is to evaluate the impact and feasibility of a prolonged physical activity intervention in school-aged childhood cancer survivors who self-report sedentary lifestyles. The study will test the hypothesis that childhood cancer survivors participating in a physical activity intervention guided by Social Cognitive Theory will increase the amount of time spent daily in moderate to vigorous physical activity, and improve exercise self-efficacy compared to children randomized to usual care. A secondary aim is to assess the impact of the intervention on cardiovascular risk factors including fitness and body composition.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-02
• Study First Submitted: 2013-04-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-04-18
• Study First Posted: 2013-04-19
• Status Verified: 2014-02
• Primary Completion: 2014-02
• Study Completion: 2014-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-02-24
• Last Update Posted: 2014-02-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. Cancer survivors ages 8-12 years.
2. Off therapy for at least 3 months and not more than 5 years and in remission.
3. Medical clearance to participate in physical activities from the survivor's primary oncology provider;
4. Self-report of < 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day.
5. Must be able to ambulate.
6. Signed informed consent/assent.

Exclusion Criteria

None

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention, Camp + Reunions	Intervention, Camp plus reunions	5 day , day camp plus 5 monthly reunions

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in level of physical activity	change from pre-study and at 6months after camp	Physical activity will be measured with Accelerometers worn for 4 days pre-study and six months later

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Self efficacy	Change in self efficacy measrued prestudy and 6 months after camp	Self efficacy is measured with a questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center; 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States