CyberCycling to Reduce Therapeutic Side Effects and Improve Quality of Life in AYA Cancers

NCT ID: NCT02916472

Last Updated: 2024-03-01

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

9 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-08-24

Study Completion Date

2024-02-23

Brief Summary

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Only a few clinical trials evaluating the potential benefits of exercise have been conducted in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer and, no prior studies have evaluated the potential effects of 'cybercycling' (exergaming on a stationary bike) in AYA cancer survivors. Therefore, the study aims to conduct a pilot trial to determine feasibility (adherence, user acceptance) and to explore potential effects of a 'cybercycling' exercise program on fitness, body composition, quality of life, sleep and cognition.

Detailed Description

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Objectives Specific Aim 1: To evaluate the feasibility (adherence; user acceptance: exercise tolerance, enjoyment and motivation) of performing an adaptive, moderate intensity, aerobic exercise program on a 'cybercycle' compared to control (stretching/resistance bands) in adolescent and young adults (AYA) with cancer.

(Exploratory) Aim 2: To explore the effects of an adaptive, moderate intensity aerobic exercise program using a 'cybercycle' compared to control (stretching/resistance bands) on changes in fitness, body composition, quality of life (QoL), fatigue, sleep and cognition.

Study Design/Overview:

This study is a randomized trial in 20 adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors (15-30 years old) which will comparing two intervention arms: 1) aerobic exercise on a 'cybercycle' (stationary cycling with exergaming/videogaming); and, 2) a stretching/resistance band 'control' condition.

Conditions

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Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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CyberCycling - Aerobic Exercise

30-60 mins/week, 3 days/week supervised stationary cycling with exergaming/videogaming for 12 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

CyberCycling

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All exercise training will be performed under the supervision of a qualified exercise trainer certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Participants in the exercise groups will be asked to perform aerobic exercise on a stationary bike ('cybercycle') 3 days per week for 12 weeks. Exercise intensity and duration will be based on a progressive program and adapted, as needed, based on the participants' tolerability. Heart rate will be monitored throughout the exercise session and Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) monitored at least every 10 minutes. The target heart rate (THR) zone will be determined using the Karvonen formula.

Control Stretching - Resistance Bands

2 days/week at home for 12 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Stretching

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants randomized to the control condition will receive a progressive resistance training program with TheraBands™ and a stretching program to complete at home 2 days/week for 12 weeks. The resistance band program will include upper body and lower body exercises. Participants will be provided with two different colored resistance bands (lighter colored - easier resistance; darker colored - harder resistance). Participants will start by completing 1-2 sets, 2 days/week with the easier/lighter band for the first 4 weeks, progress to 2-3 sets, 2 days/week with the easier band for the next 4 weeks; and, then, progress to 1-2 sets with the darker/harder band for the last 4 weeks. In addition, all participants in the 'control' condition will be advised to conduct upper body and lower body stretches 2 days/week. All resistance band exercises and stretches will be demonstrated to the participant by the exercise physiologist before the 12 week program begins.

Resistance Bands

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants randomized to the control condition will receive a progressive resistance training program with TheraBands™ and a stretching program to complete at home 2 days/week for 12 weeks.

The resistance band program will include upper body and lower body exercises and will be provided with two different colored resistance bands (one lighter colored for easier resistance; one darker colored for a harder resistance). Participants will start by completing 1-2 sets, 2 days/week with the easier/lighter band for the first 4 weeks, progress to 2-3 sets, 2 days/week with the easier band for the next 4 weeks; and, then, progress to 1-2 sets with the darker/harder band for the last 4 weeks. In addition, all participants in the 'control' condition will be advised to conduct upper body and lower body stretches 2 days/week. All resistance band exercises and stretches will be demonstrated to the participants by the exercise physiologist before the 12 week program begins.

Interventions

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CyberCycling

All exercise training will be performed under the supervision of a qualified exercise trainer certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Participants in the exercise groups will be asked to perform aerobic exercise on a stationary bike ('cybercycle') 3 days per week for 12 weeks. Exercise intensity and duration will be based on a progressive program and adapted, as needed, based on the participants' tolerability. Heart rate will be monitored throughout the exercise session and Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) monitored at least every 10 minutes. The target heart rate (THR) zone will be determined using the Karvonen formula.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Stretching

Participants randomized to the control condition will receive a progressive resistance training program with TheraBands™ and a stretching program to complete at home 2 days/week for 12 weeks. The resistance band program will include upper body and lower body exercises. Participants will be provided with two different colored resistance bands (lighter colored - easier resistance; darker colored - harder resistance). Participants will start by completing 1-2 sets, 2 days/week with the easier/lighter band for the first 4 weeks, progress to 2-3 sets, 2 days/week with the easier band for the next 4 weeks; and, then, progress to 1-2 sets with the darker/harder band for the last 4 weeks. In addition, all participants in the 'control' condition will be advised to conduct upper body and lower body stretches 2 days/week. All resistance band exercises and stretches will be demonstrated to the participant by the exercise physiologist before the 12 week program begins.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Resistance Bands

Participants randomized to the control condition will receive a progressive resistance training program with TheraBands™ and a stretching program to complete at home 2 days/week for 12 weeks.

The resistance band program will include upper body and lower body exercises and will be provided with two different colored resistance bands (one lighter colored for easier resistance; one darker colored for a harder resistance). Participants will start by completing 1-2 sets, 2 days/week with the easier/lighter band for the first 4 weeks, progress to 2-3 sets, 2 days/week with the easier band for the next 4 weeks; and, then, progress to 1-2 sets with the darker/harder band for the last 4 weeks. In addition, all participants in the 'control' condition will be advised to conduct upper body and lower body stretches 2 days/week. All resistance band exercises and stretches will be demonstrated to the participants by the exercise physiologist before the 12 week program begins.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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stationary bikes aerobic exercise

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* histologically confirmed cancer
* completed primary treatment
* approved to be contacted by the treating oncologist/nurse practitioner
* meet screening criteria

Exclusion Criteria

* patients unable to provide informed consent
* patients not available for follow-up testing
* patients with any pre-existing medical conditions that would be a contraindication to exercise.
Minimum Eligible Age

15 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Nora Nock, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Seidman Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Locations

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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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CASE4Z16

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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