Exercise program to improve life for kids with cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a personalized exercise program to standard cancer care can improve the quality of life for children and teens (ages 4–18) with cancer. Participants will receive exercise sessions along with their regular treatments, and the study will measure how this affects their day-to-day well-being.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 4 and 18 years old and have been diagnosed with cancer or another type of tumor (including if your cancer has come back after treatment).
- You are currently receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or planning to have surgery for your cancer.
- You are able to exercise and move around without major difficulty (no serious physical or brain condition that prevents moving).
- You and your parent/guardian understand the study information and agree to take part by signing a consent form.
- You do not have trouble understanding instructions (in your language) that would make it hard to follow an exercise program.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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