Maintaining physical activity for cancer survivors after exercise programs
Official title: An Adaptive Physical Activity Maintenance Intervention
Run by Colorado State University · NCT06359210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to help cancer survivors keep up their exercise habits after finishing a community exercise program.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 105 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Colorado State University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 3 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 4, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06359210 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are cancer survivors aged 18 and older who have completed their primary or adjuvant treatment within the last five years and are enrolled in a community-based exercise program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are already engaging in high levels of physical activity or have contraindications for exercise 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 clinical trial aims to develop and test an adaptive intervention to help cancer survivors maintain physical activity after completing a community-based exercise program. The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention through surveys, focus groups, and interviews, while also evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention in helping participants meet exercise guidelines six months post-program. By utilizing a socio-ecological approach and theoretical frameworks, the researchers hope to enhance long-term physical activity maintenance among cancer survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the long-term health and quality of life for cancer survivors by promoting sustained physical activity.
How similar studies have gone: While there is emerging evidence supporting the effectiveness of exercise interventions for cancer survivors, this specific approach to maintaining physical activity post-intervention is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years old, * Able to speak/read English, * Diagnosed with any type of cancer, * Completed primary or adjuvant treatment (i.e., chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery) within the previous five years, 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), * Participant is registered/enrolled to participate in one of three community-based exercise programs. Exclusion Criteria: * Existing participation in ≥90 minutes per week of at least moderate intensity aerobic exercise AND two or more days per week of resistance exercise or known contraindications for 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 exercise oncology program (not one of the three community partner exercise programs), or previous participation in another or one of the three community partner exercise programs in the past 12-months.
Where it's running
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Anschutz Medical Center
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Active not recruiting -
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming, United States Completed
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Heather Leach, PhD
- Email: heather.leach@colostate.edu
- Phone: 970-491-8951
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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.