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NCT Number: NCT05988892

A Study of Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors

The purpose of this study is to determine if increasing physical activity (PA) will increase physical functioning, as measured by cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and balance in underserved adult cancer survivors > 60 years of age and/or those of any age residing at a rural address. Also, to determine if increasing PA will increase quality of life (QOL), as measured by physical functioning and fatigue, in underserved cancer survivors >60 years of age and/or those of any age residing at a rural address.

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Key information

Conditions

Cancer Behavior Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm Malignant Solid Neoplasm Motor Activity Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult, cancer survivors (no active disease) at Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) in Northwest Wisconsin (NWWI), Southwest Wisconsin (SWWI), Southeast Minnesota (SEMN), or Southwest Minnesota (SWMN)
  • Any stage cancer
  • Age >= 18 years residing at a rural address (as defined by Rural America, census.gov Urban Areas 2020 metric)
  • Age ≥ 18 years residing at a rural address (as defined by Rural America, census.gov)
  • Completed active treatment of surgery, (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy, and/or (neo) adjuvant radiation. Patients receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy therapies are eligible.
  • Ownership of a computer/tablet/smartphone with internet access.
  • Willingness to create a google account and maintain the account for use of the Fitbit
  • Willingness and ability to attend study visits.
  • Must be able to complete semi-tandem (10 seconds), side-by-side tandem [10 seconds and short physical performance batters(SPPB)] Score of 6 or greater to qualify for virtual exercise.
  • Must be ambulatory without the use of assisted device(s).

Exclusion criteria

  • Receiving surgery, (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy, (neo) adjuvant radiation, palliative treatment
  • Are already performing >150 minutes/week of moderate activity or 75 min/week of vigorous physical activity
  • Cancer-free for greater than 5 years
  • Unable to complete weekly interventions/exercise due to traveling or unable to be active for more than 7 consecutive days.
  • Squamous cell or basal cell skin cancers (melanoma still eligible)
  • Stage 0/in situ vulvar/cervical cancers

Treatment and study plan

Physical activity

Behavioral

Use Exercise to increase physical activity (PA), as measured by cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and balance in underserved cancer survivors >60 years of age and/or those of any age residing at a rural address and to increase quality of life (QOL), as measured by physical functioning and fatigue, in underserved cancer survivors >60 years of age and/or those of any age residing at a rural address.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in physical functioning using Short Physical Performance Battery

    Time frame: Baseline; 12 weeks

    Change in physical functioning based on improvement in endurance, strength, and balance assessed using Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) pre- and post-12-week exercise intervention.

  2. Change in Quality of Life (QOL) using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)

    Time frame: Baseline; 12 weeks

    QOL evaluated based on physical functioning and fatigue, assessed using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) pre- and post-12-week exercise intervention.

  3. Change in satisfaction using a 5-point Likert scale

    Time frame: Baseline; 12 weeks

    Satisfaction assessed using a 5-point Likert scale following 12-week exercise intervention and participant-reporting likelihood of recommending program.

  4. Rate of adherence to program based on participation in virtual exercise sessions

    Time frame: Baseline; 12 weeks

    Adherence evaluated based on participation in virtual exercise sessions during 12-week exercise intervention.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

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Registry information

Official study title

Improving Physical Activity in Rural Cancer Survivors

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Aug 14, 2023
Registry last updated
Mar 23, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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