Impact of a Physical Activity Program on the Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer Patients
NCT ID: NCT06813950
Last Updated: 2025-02-11
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-02-20
2025-12-31
Brief Summary
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This study will examine the impact of a structured physical activity program on the HRQoLof pediatric cancer patients in Quito, Ecuador. Using a case-control design, 90 participants will be randomized into two groups: an intervention group receiving a 10-week, supervised physical activity program and a control group with no exercise intervention and the programmed usual care as follow up if needed by the social worker. HRQoL surveys using a standardized instrument will be administered to all participants (those in the intervention group and those in the control group) at weeks 1, 12, and 24 to assess changes over time.
This research will address a critical public health gap by exploring how physical activity can mitigate the adverse effects of cancer treatment, improve physical and emotional health, and enhance the HRQoL in pediatric oncology patients. Findings will contribute valuable insights for integrating physical activity into pediatric oncology care in low- and middle-income countries.
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Detailed Description
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The intervention group will participate in a 10-week structured physical activity program consisting of 120 minutes of supervised exercise per week, led by a team of physiotherapists and physical activity professionals. Meanwhile, the control group will not participate in any organized physical activity program but will continue with their usual activities.
Both groups will complete the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) surveys at baseline (week 1), midpoint (week 12), and endpoint (week 24). These surveys are designed to assess changes in participants' HRQoL over time, providing comparative insights between the two groups.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
NONE
Study Groups
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Physical activity
Performs supervised physical activity
Physical activity
The intervention group will participate in a 10-week structured physical activity program consisting of 120 minutes of supervised exercise per week, led by a team of physiotherapists and physical activity professionals. Meanwhile, the control group will not participate in any organized physical activity program but will continue with their usual activities.
Interventions
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Physical activity
The intervention group will participate in a 10-week structured physical activity program consisting of 120 minutes of supervised exercise per week, led by a team of physiotherapists and physical activity professionals. Meanwhile, the control group will not participate in any organized physical activity program but will continue with their usual activities.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2\. Residency: Patients residing within the city limits of Quito, Ecuador. 3. Treatment status:
• Patients are being evaluated or treated at Hospitals SOLCA and Baca Ortiz.
* Patients are either currently undergoing active treatment for pediatric malignancies, or
* Patients are in the post-treatment phase after a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
* The volunteer or a family member that lives with the possible participant has a cellphone so the survey can be administered and answered.
Exclusion Criteria
2\. A psychiatric diagnosis of cognitive impairment. 3. A diagnosis of osteosarcoma. 4. A history of cardiac pathology. 5. The patient is in the pediatric inpatient ward or was one month prior to the enrollment phase.
6\. The patient is stationed at the pediatric intensive care unit. 7. The patient received high-dose chemotherapy with methotrexate greater than 1000 mg/m2/dose or cytarabine greater than 1 g/m2/dose in the last month.
8 Years
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Sociedad de Lucha Contra el Cáncer
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Gustavo Galarraga
Analyst Investigation Department
Principal Investigators
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Gustavo Galárraga, MPH
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Sociedad de Lucha Contra el Cáncer
Locations
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SociedadLuchaContraCáncer
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Other Identifiers
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2024-068M
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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