Strength Training for Kids with Newly Diagnosed Blood Cancer
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests whether strength training exercises during cancer treatment can help children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma feel stronger and recover better. The research includes optional interviews with parents to understand how the program affects families.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 21 years old
- Your child was recently diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma (a blood cancer affecting immune cells)
- Your child is in the early treatment phase and not taking other experimental cancer drugs at the same time
- Your child is physically and mentally stable enough to safely participate in exercise and follow the study plan
- You can provide written permission (consent) for your child to join the study
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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