Evaluating an exercise and education program for cancer patients during treatment

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a novel exercise and self-management strategy for adults undergoing cancer treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups, with one group receiving supervised exercise sessions alongside educational support. The study seeks to address the gap in physical activity services available to cancer survivors in Ontario, as many do not meet recommended activity levels during treatment. By implementing this program, the trial hopes to improve both physical and psychosocial well-being for individuals with cancer.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. adults with a cancer diagnosis (any type or stage)
2. individuals are currently receiving treatment for cancer
3. individuals have been cleared for exercise by their oncology care team

Exclusion Criteria:

1\) Self-report any chronic condition, cognitive impairment, or injury that would prevent them from participating in moderate intensity exercise

Where it's running

• Joseph Brant Hospital
  Burlington, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• Juravinski Cancer Centre
  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• Walker Family Cancer Centre
  St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jenna Smith-Turchyn, PT, PhD
• Email: smithjf@mcmaster.ca
• Phone: 905-525-9140

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

• Sex Differences in BDNF Response to a Maximal Exercise Test

  This study tests whether men and women have different levels of BDNF in the blood after a maximal exercise test.

  Recruiting McMaster University · Hamilton, Ontario · NCT07912307

• Weight-loss drugs tirzepatide vs. semaglutide in adults with obesity

  This trial tests whether 12 weeks of tirzepatide or semaglutide have different effects on energy balance in adults with obesity but no diabetes.

  Recruiting Phase 4 McMaster University · Hamilton, Ontario · NCT07900074

• Plan B and heart health: a look at how a single dose affects veins and arteries in young women

  This study tests whether a single dose of Plan B® affects the blood vessels and heart health of healthy premenopausal women aged 18-35, by comparing it to a placebo in a short-term, double-blind setup.

  Recruiting McMaster University · Hamilton, Ontario · NCT07759635

• Brain wave‑guided noninvasive brain stimulation to help working memory in dementia

  This study tests whether synchronizing brain waves with EEG‑guided transcranial magnetic stimulation can improve working memory in people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

  Recruiting McMaster University · Hamilton, Ontario · NCT07673770

• Isometric Handgrip Exercise for Older Adults with High Blood Pressure: A Feasibility Pilot

  This study tests whether a short, supervised handgrip program can be done safely in community settings by older adults with hypertension to see if it helps lower blood pressure and may boost cognitive function.

  Recruiting at 2 sites McMaster University · Hamilton, Ontario and 1 other locations · NCT07648498

• Optimized recruitment to make stroke research more inclusive for women

  A study tests a woman-centered recruitment toolkit to see if it helps women join stroke research more easily compared with traditional methods.

  Recruiting McMaster University · Calgary, Alberta and 2 other locations · NCT07576647

How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.