Exercise and QUality Diet After Leukemia: The EQUAL Study



Status:Active, not recruiting
Conditions:Blood Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:3/15/2019
Start Date:September 2014
End Date:September 2020

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The EQUAL study has been designed for adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (ALL) who are overweight or obese. The purpose of this study is to see if diet and
exercise can help people lose weight and improve other health problems. This two year study
will compare two methods of informing participants about ways to lose weight.


Inclusion Criteria:

Eligibility will be confirmed via the CCSS-based medical record and by a series of
questions on the EQUAL website, prior to consent.

- Participation in the CCSS cohort

- Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia < 18 years of age

- Cancer free at time of study enrollment

- Current age ≥ 18 years

- A body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2 (overweight or obese), as determined by
self-reported height and weight on the most recent CCSS questionnaire

- Internet access and a personal email account

- Able to read and comprehend informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- Prior history of congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, myocardial
infarction, stroke, or unstable angina;

- Medical condition for which weight loss might be contraindicated or which would cause
weight loss, such as pregnancy, anorexia or bulimia;

- Use of prescription weight loss medication within the previous 6 months

- History of total body irradiation (TBI)
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262 Danny Thomas Pl
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
(901) 495-3300
Principal Investigator: Gregory Armstrong, MD
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1275 York Ave
New York, New York 10021
(212) 639-2000
Principal Investigator: Emily Tonorezos, MD, MPH
Phone: 646-888-8080
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