A study regarding rest, recreation and spending time outdoors as support for health and well-being of young cancer survivors

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Mental and physical well-being of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN93856392
• Lead Sponsor: Mid Sweden University

Brief Summary

2024 Protocol article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38772886/ (added 22/05/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-01-25
• Last Update Posted: 10 June 2024
• Study Completion: 2027-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

Current inclusion criteria as of 15/04/2024:
1. Adolescents and young adults (AYA) aged 16-39 years who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer during childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood
2. To be able to walk 2 km a day (walking aids or assistance from another person is permitted)
3. Participants with various disabilities and medical conditions can be included. This includes mobility impairments, amputations, vision and hearing impairments, balance problems and special treatment or dietary needs.
4. Prior experience with outdoor activities is not required for participation

Previous inclusion criteria:
1. Adolescents and young adults (AYA) aged 16-39 years who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer during childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood
2. To be able to walk 2 km without pausing (walking aids or assistance from another person is permitted)
3. Participants with various disabilities and medical conditions can be included. This includes mobility impairments, amputations, vision and hearing impairments, balance problems and special treatment or dietary needs.
4. Prior experience with outdoor activities is not required for participation

Exclusion Criteria

1. Active cancer treatment for which participation in the study can involve unwanted risks as evaluated by the treating physician/oncologist
2. A medical condition that prevents safe travel to, or participation in the program
3. Not willing to be randomly assigned
4. Previous participation in the WAYA 1 study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified