Live online group exercise for cancer survivors
Efficacy of a Group-based Videoconference Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors
This trial will test whether live online group exercise helps people who have finished primary cancer treatment become more active, fitter, and less lonely compared with prerecorded exercise videos.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Colorado State University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Fort Collins, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT07290309 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares live, supervised group exercise delivered by videoconference with asynchronous recorded exercise sessions for people living with and beyond cancer. The program targets moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and resistance activity and incorporates behavior-change techniques like goal setting, social support, and self-monitoring. Outcomes include minutes of MVPA, aerobic endurance, muscular strength, quality of life, and loneliness, and the study will explore mediators and moderators such as self-efficacy and neighborhood walkability. Measurements are taken at baseline and at defined follow-up timepoints with a mix of remote delivery and supervised assessments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults diagnosed with any type of cancer within the last five years who have completed primary or adjuvant treatment, can read and speak English, are not currently doing ≥150 minutes per week of moderate exercise, and have no medical contraindications for moderate-to-vigorous exercise.
Not a fit: People already meeting 150+ minutes per week of moderate exercise, those with contraindications to unsupervised moderate-to-vigorous exercise, those planning cancer treatment within nine months, or those unable to participate in English or attend required assessments may not benefit or be ineligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the live online group sessions could help survivors increase weekly moderate-to-vigorous activity, improve fitness and quality of life, and reduce feelings of loneliness.
How similar studies have performed: Supervised, group-based exercise programs have shown clear benefits for cancer survivors, while remotely delivered interventions show promise but generally produce smaller effects, making virtual group exercise a growing but not fully established approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to speak/read English, * Diagnosed with any type of cancer within the last 5 years * Completed primary or adjuvant treatment (i.e., chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery) with no planned treatment within the next nine months. This does not include long-term or chronic therapies such as anti-hormone or targeted therapies (e.g., aromatase inhibitor, androgen deprivation therapy, immunotherapies) Exclusion Criteria: * Existing participation in ≥150 minutes per week of at least moderate intensity aerobic exercise * Known contraindications for non-medically supervised moderate or greater intensity exercise (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, inability to walk without an assistive device) * Current or planned participation in another structured program or intervention intended to encourage participation in exercise or physical activity.
Where this trial is running
Fort Collins, Colorado
- Human Performance Clinical Research Lab — Fort Collins, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Heather J Leach, PhD — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Heather J Leach, PhD
- Email: heather.leach@colostate.edu
- Phone: (970) 491-8951
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.