Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation of Children and Adolescents After Acute Cancer Treatment
NCT ID: NCT05154305
Last Updated: 2023-12-12
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-04-02
2026-12-31
Brief Summary
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A long time follow-up in the University Hospital of Ghent in children with cancer displays important long term side effects such as: reduced muscle strength; reduced endurance capacity; reduced exercise tolerance; fatigue; disturbed body composition with increased risk for obesity and/or diabetes and osteoporosis; and neuropathic damage and myopathy. These physical complaints have a significant impact on the activities and participation in daily living.
The purpose of this interventional study is to create a rehabilitation program for children after acute cancer treatment. The goal is to minimalize the previous described long term side effects of the disease. The current study should allow us to determine the effects of the intervention at the level of functioning, activities and participation. In addition, we account for the environment and personal factors as described by the International Classification of Functioning, disability and health (ICF-criteria).
The study population consists of children between 8 and 11 years and adolescents of 12 to 21 years old. All participants receive a multidisciplinary treatment for 4 months, guided by a team which includes: oncologist, rehabilitation doctor, physical therapist, dietitian, psychologist, and occupational therapist.
At the beginning of the multidisciplinary program, the participants receive psychoeducation, diet advice, tips for participation, fatigue, and psychological well-being. In general, the rehabilitation program focusses on reintegration at school and leisure activity.
After the first assessment, an individually adjusted physical program consisting of strength and endurance training will be made. This physical program will be executed 3 times a week, 2 times guided by a physical therapist at the University Hospital or at a private practice, and ones a week by themselves at home recorded by an activity tracker. Follow-up is foreseen on monthly basis.
Participants will undergo assessment 3 times: 1) baseline (T0); 2) after 4 months treatment (T1); 3) after 1 year follow-up (T2).
The purpose of this program is to encourage patients at risk for increasing their healthy habits, exercise and participation in order to decrease long-term (side) effects.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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SINGLE_GROUP
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Children 6 months post acute treatment
children and adolescents between 6 months and 8 years post acute cancer treatment
multidisciplinary intervention
* individually adjusted physical program consisting of strength and endurance training \> 3 times a week, 2 times guided by a physical therapist at the University Hospital or at a private practice, and ones a week by themselves at home recorded by an activity tracker. Follow-up is foreseen on monthly basis.
* multidisciplinary coaching (discipline depending on personal needs of patient) on a monthly basis. These coaching sessions could be in small groups or individual.
Interventions
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multidisciplinary intervention
* individually adjusted physical program consisting of strength and endurance training \> 3 times a week, 2 times guided by a physical therapist at the University Hospital or at a private practice, and ones a week by themselves at home recorded by an activity tracker. Follow-up is foreseen on monthly basis.
* multidisciplinary coaching (discipline depending on personal needs of patient) on a monthly basis. These coaching sessions could be in small groups or individual.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* off medical treatment
* all possible cancer diagnosis, except for brain tumors and sarcomas
Exclusion Criteria
* not able to perform a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test
* unwilling to cooperate
* relapse
8 Years
21 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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VZW kinderkankerfonds, Belgium
UNKNOWN
University Hospital, Ghent
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Catharina Dhooghe, MD, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Hospital, Ghent
Locations
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Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, , Belgium
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Elise De Vos, MSc
Role: primary
Hanne Capiau, MSc
Role: backup
References
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Huang TT, Ness KK. Exercise interventions in children with cancer: a review. Int J Pediatr. 2011;2011:461512. doi: 10.1155/2011/461512. Epub 2011 Oct 27.
Kelly AK. Physical activity prescription for childhood cancer survivors. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2011 Nov-Dec;10(6):352-9. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0b013e318237be40.
Kotte EM, DE Groot JF, Bongers BC, Winkler AM, Takken T. Validity and Reproducibility of a New Treadmill Protocol: The Fitkids Treadmill Test. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2015 Oct;47(10):2241-7. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000657.
San Juan AF, Wolin K, Lucia A. Physical activity and pediatric cancer survivorship. Recent Results Cancer Res. 2011;186:319-47. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-04231-7_14.
Stark T, Walker B, Phillips JK, Fejer R, Beck R. Hand-held dynamometry correlation with the gold standard isokinetic dynamometry: a systematic review. PM R. 2011 May;3(5):472-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2010.10.025.
Steinberg A, Asher A, Bailey C, Fu JB. The role of physical rehabilitation in stem cell transplantation patients. Support Care Cancer. 2015 Aug;23(8):2447-60. doi: 10.1007/s00520-015-2744-3. Epub 2015 May 14.
van Dijk-Lokkart EM, Braam KI, Huisman J, Kaspers GJ, Takken T, Veening MA, Bierings M, Merks JH, Grootenhuis MA, van den Heuvel-Eibrink M, Streng IC, van Dulmen-den Broeder E. Factors influencing childhood cancer patients to participate in a combined physical and psychosocial intervention program: Quality of Life in Motion. Psychooncology. 2015 Apr;24(4):465-71. doi: 10.1002/pon.3677. Epub 2014 Oct 6.
West SL, Gassas A, Schechter T, Egeler RM, Nathan PC, Wells GD. Exercise intolerance and the impact of physical activity in children treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2014 Aug;26(3):358-64. doi: 10.1123/pes.2013-0156. Epub 2014 Apr 10.
Winter C, Muller C, Brandes M, Brinkmann A, Hoffmann C, Hardes J, Gosheger G, Boos J, Rosenbaum D. Level of activity in children undergoing cancer treatment. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2009 Sep;53(3):438-43. doi: 10.1002/pbc.22055.
BONGERS, B.C., VAN BRUSSEL, M., HULZEBOS, E.H.J. & TAKKEN, T. (2014). PEDIATRIC NORMS FOR CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TRAINING: IN RELATION TO SEX AND AGE (2ND ED.). UTRECHT: BOXPRESS.
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Related Links
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project description on sponsor's website
Other Identifiers
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2018/0709
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id