Exercise program for cancer survivors
Official title: Activating Cancer Communities Through an Exercise Strategy for Survivors (ACCESS)
Run by Nova Scotia Health Authority · NCT03599843 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a structured exercise program to see if it can help cancer survivors improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nova Scotia Health Authority Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Halifax, Nova Scotia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03599843 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with cancer and are either pre-treatment, undergoing active treatment, or have completed treatment within the last five years.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are under 18 years of age or unable to participate in mild levels of physical activity may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to improve health outcomes for cancer survivors through a structured exercise program. It utilizes a hybrid implementation-effectiveness design, linking survivors with Certified Exercise Physiologists and community-based fitness professionals. Participants will undergo screening to tailor exercise plans that include aerobic, resistance, balance, and flexibility training. The program is based on the successful Alberta Cancer Exercise model and is designed to address the physical and psychological challenges faced by cancer survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the physical and mental well-being of cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar exercise interventions for cancer survivors, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have a diagnosis of cancer; * Be 18+ years; * Be pre-treatment, receiving active treatment, or have received cancer treatment within the past 5 years or have a late presenting/ongoing side-effects related to the cancer diagnosis; * Be able to participate in mild levels of physical activity (at a minimum); * Be willing to attend a 12-week exercise program in Halifax; * Be able to provide informed written consent in English. Exclusion Criteria: \- Less than 18 years of age.
Where it's running
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QEII Health Sciences Centre (Dickson Bldg)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Scott A Grandy, PhD
- Email: grandy@dal.ca
- Phone: 902-494-4303
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.