Memory and physical activity in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
Official title: Investigating Memory and Physical Activity After Cancer Treatment in Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers
Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT06880861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see if physical activity is linked to thinking and memory in adults who were treated for cancer between ages 15 and 39.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Scottsdale, Arizona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06880861 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18+ whose primary cancer was diagnosed between ages 15 and 39, who are ambulatory, English-speaking, willing to complete study tasks, and have a desktop or laptop with reliable internet are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People whose only cancer was nonmelanoma skin cancer, those diagnosed outside the 15–39 age window, those without reliable computer/internet access, or those with gross motor impairments preventing ambulation may not be eligible or likely to 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 is an observational study of adults whose primary cancer diagnosis occurred when they were 15–39 years old, designed to examine relationships among physical activity, thinking, and memory after treatment. Participants must be 18 or older, English-speaking, ambulatory, and able to complete study tasks on a desktop or laptop with reliable internet. Data will be collected non-interventionally using computerized cognitive tests, self-report measures, and measures of physical activity (device- or questionnaire-based). The Mayo Clinic in Arizona (Scottsdale) is the lead site for enrollment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could reveal links between physical activity and cognitive health in AYA survivors that inform future efforts to improve memory and thinking.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in adult cancer survivors has linked higher physical activity to better cognitive outcomes, but evidence focused specifically on adolescent and young adult survivors remains limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (aged 18+ years) * Primary diagnosis of cancer when 15-39 years-old * Access to a desktop computer or laptop with reliable internet access * No gross motor impairments that prohibit ambulation * Willing to complete study requirements * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with nonmelanoma skin cancer only * Not diagnosed with cancer in adolescent and young adult (AYA) age range of 15-39 years * Scheduled travel during the study period that is not indicative of individual's normal schedule
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Diane K. Ehlers, PhD — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Melissa Cole
- Email: mailto:ARZENL@mayo.edu
- Phone: 480-574-4052
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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.