Group Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Early Phase 1CompletedNCT01835509

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins20 enrolled

Overview

The primary aim of this randomized, controlled study is to evaluate the impact and feasibility of a prolonged physical activity intervention in school-aged childhood cancer survivors who self-report sedentary lifestyles. The study will test the hypothesis that childhood cancer survivors participating in a physical activity intervention guided by Social Cognitive Theory will increase the amount of time spent daily in moderate to vigorous physical activity, and improve exercise self-efficacy compared to children randomized to usual care. A secondary aim is to assess the impact of the intervention on cardiovascular risk factors including fitness and body composition.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Pediatric Cancer

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 12 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Cancer survivors ages 8-12 years. 2. Off therapy for at least 3 months and not more than 5 years and in remission. 3. Medical clearance to participate in physical activities from the survivor's primary oncology provider; 4. Self-report of \< 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day. 5. Must be able to ambulate. 6. Signed informed consent/assent. Exclusion Criteria: None

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in level of physical activity

Physical activity will be measured with Accelerometers worn for 4 days pre-study and six months later

Time frame: change from pre-study and at 6months after camp

Secondary Outcomes

Change in Self efficacy

Self efficacy is measured with a questionnaire

Time frame: Change in self efficacy measrued prestudy and 6 months after camp