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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 5 to 18

Exercise program for children with cancer to improve insulin sensitivity

Official title: Adapted Physical Activity for Children Treated With Cancer and Insulin Sensitivity

Run by University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT05383092 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if an exercise program can help improve insulin sensitivity and overall health in children with cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages5 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Toulouse)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 11, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 21, 2023
Trial IDNCT05383092 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children aged 5 to 18 years who are newly diagnosed with solid or hematological cancers and have a life expectancy of more than six months.

Probably not a fit

Patients with physical or psychological limitations that prevent participation in an exercise program, or those with certain pre-existing health conditions, may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates how intense physical activity affects insulin sensitivity and other metabolic, motor, and nutritional factors in children diagnosed with cancer. Over a period of six months, participants will engage in either intense physical activities or stretching programs, with evaluations conducted at multiple intervals. The sessions will be tailored to each child's needs and abilities, taking place in the hospital or via videoconference. The goal is to determine if exercise can enhance health outcomes for these children.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve metabolic health and overall well-being in children undergoing cancer treatment.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with exercise interventions in pediatric cancer patients, suggesting this approach may be beneficial.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* age between 5 and 18 years old;
* have a solid cancer or hematological disease;
* be treated for the first time in pediatric oncology and hematology department;
* have an estimated life expectancy at diagnosis of more than 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* present a physical and/or psychological impossibility to follow an adapted physical activity program;
* have a pre-existing heart disease that is not suitable for adapted physical activities;
* have a known type 1 diabetes
* have an obesity defined by a body mass index greater than or equal to the International Obesity Task Force 25 threshold

Where it's running

  • PASQUET Marlène
    Toulouse, France     Recruiting

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.