Group Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Childhood Cancer Survivors
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 8 - 12 |
| Updated: | 3/1/2014 |
| Start Date: | February 2013 |
| Contact: | Kathy Ruble, PhD |
| Email: | rubleka@jhmi.edu |
| Phone: | 410 614 5062 |
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.
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.
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
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