Virtual Home-based Exercise Intervention (RISE) to Improve Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment and Gut Microbiome in Adolescent and Young Adult Brain Tumor Survivors

NCT ID: NCT06799481

Last Updated: 2026-01-09

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.

Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-02-13

Study Completion Date

2027-07-31

Brief Summary

Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.

This clinical trial evaluates the impact of a research intervention of virtually supervised exercise program (RISE) on cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI), physical activity in adolescent and young adult (AYA) brain tumor survivors. This clinical trial also evaluates the impact of RISE on the collection of microorganisms that exist in the intestines (gut microbiome). Up to 45% of AYA brain tumor survivors experience CRCI, including issues with attention and memory. CRCI can have a negative impact on education, independent living and can worsen long-term quality of life. Moderate-intensity levels of exercise, particularly aerobic and resistance training, have been shown to improve cognitive function. Additionally, exercise can change the composition and function of the gut microbiome, which may lead to improved cognitive function. Unfortunately, only about 50% of AYAs with cancer receive exercise information or meet the physical activity recommendations. Tailoring a virtually delivered exercise intervention to meet the unique needs of AYAs may improve access to exercise. Participating in the virtual home-based exercise intervention, RISE, may improve physical activity and cognitive impairment in AYA brain tumor survivors and may also help researchers understand the relationship of exercise on the gut microbiome and cognitive function.

Detailed Description

Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate the feasibility of conducting a two-site pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the RISE in AYA brain tumor survivors.

II. Examine the impact of RISE on CRCI (primary) and physical activity (secondary).

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE:

I. Explore the impact of RISE on the gut microbiome diversity and composition.

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I (RISE INTERVENTION): Patients receive access to Physitrack and participate in personalized, progressive aerobic training over 30-40 minutes 3-5 days a week and strength training exercises 2 days a week for 12 weeks. Patients also receive active lifestyle behavior coaching over 10 minutes on 2 days a week for weeks 1-4 and then once weekly for weeks 5-12.

ARM II (ATTENTION CONTROL): Patients receive calls from the trainer once weekly for 12 weeks. Patients also wear a Fitbit for 7 days at baseline to week 12.

After completion of study intervention, patients are followed up at week 18.

Conditions

See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.

Cancer-related Cognitive Dysfunction Primary Brain Neoplasm

Study Design

Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.

Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators
To maintain blinding, only the exercise trainer and statistician will know group assignments.

Study Groups

Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.

Arm I (RISE)

Patients receive access to Physitrack and participate in personalized, progressive aerobic training over 30-40 minutes 3-5 days a week and strength training exercises 2 days a week for 12 weeks. Patients also receive active lifestyle behavior coaching over 10 minutes on 2 days a week for weeks 1-4 and then once weekly for weeks 5-12.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Aerobic Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Participate in personalized, progressive aerobic training

Behavioral Intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Receive active lifestyle behavior coaching

Internet-Based Intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

Receive access to Physitrack

Questionnaire Administration

Intervention Type OTHER

Ancillary studies

Resistance Training

Intervention Type OTHER

Participating in strength training exercises

Arm II (attention control)

Patients receive calls from the trainer once weekly for 12 weeks. Patients also wear a Fitbit for 7 days at baseline to week 12.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Follow-Up

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Receive calls from the trainer

Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Intervention Type OTHER

Wear a Fitbit monitor

Questionnaire Administration

Intervention Type OTHER

Ancillary studies

Interventions

Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.

Aerobic Exercise

Participate in personalized, progressive aerobic training

Intervention Type OTHER

Behavioral Intervention

Receive active lifestyle behavior coaching

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Follow-Up

Receive calls from the trainer

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Internet-Based Intervention

Receive access to Physitrack

Intervention Type OTHER

Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Wear a Fitbit monitor

Intervention Type OTHER

Questionnaire Administration

Ancillary studies

Intervention Type OTHER

Resistance Training

Participating in strength training exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

Discover alternative or legacy names that may be used to describe the listed interventions across different sources.

Aerobic Activity Behavior Conditioning Therapy Behavior Modification Behavior or Life Style Modifications Behavior Therapy Behavioral Interventions Behavioral Modification Behavioral Therapy Behavioral Treatment Behavioral Treatments Active Follow-up Clinical Signs Follow-up CLSFUP Follow Up follow_up Followed Followup Strength Training

Eligibility Criteria

Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.

Inclusion Criteria

* Age 15-39 years
* With primary brain tumor with cranial radiotherapy
* 6 months to 4 years post cranial radiotherapy
* Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT)-Cognitive Function score \< 60 based on self-report (used among AYAs with non-neural cancer)
* Able to provide informed consent/assent
* Able to walk and receive clearance from a provider to participate based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
* Currently engaging in \< 150 minutes of physical activity per week
* Willing to use smartphone-based applications (app)

Exclusion Criteria

* Secondary malignancies, germline genetic syndrome, or recurrent disease requiring re-irradiation of the brain
* Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury with brain damage beyond that expected from brain tumor and treatment
* Developmental disorders (e.g., autism) or major psychotic illness (e.g., schizophrenia, depression) to avoid confounding impact related to these disorders
Minimum Eligible Age

15 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

39 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

Meet the organizations funding or collaborating on the study and learn about their roles.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

NRG Oncology

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Emory University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

Identify the individual or organization who holds primary responsibility for the study information submitted to regulators.

Jinbing Bai

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Learn about the lead researchers overseeing the trial and their institutional affiliations.

Jinbing Bai, PhD, RN

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Emory University

Locations

Explore where the study is taking place and check the recruitment status at each participating site.

Emory University Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

Review the countries where the study has at least one active or historical site.

United States

Central Contacts

Reach out to these primary contacts for questions about participation or study logistics.

Jinbing Bai, PhD, RN

Role: CONTACT

404-727-2466

Facility Contacts

Find local site contact details for specific facilities participating in the trial.

Emily Bush, BS

Role: primary

Keri Schadler, PhD

Role: primary

713-794-1035

Maria Chang Swartz

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

Review additional registry numbers or institutional identifiers associated with this trial.

NCI-2025-00181

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

STUDY00008229

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

WINSHIP6364-24

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

P30CA138292

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

View Link

STUDY00008229

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

More Related Trials

Additional clinical trials that may be relevant based on similarity analysis.

Improving Cognition After Cancer
NCT04049695 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING NA