Tailored rehab for young adults with cancer
Official title: The Young Adult Taking Action Program: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Cancer Rehabilitation for Young Adults
Run by University of Aarhus · NCT07692763 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This pilot trial tests a youth-focused rehabilitation program called YATAC to see if it’s feasible and acceptable for adults 18-39 with cancer who are in municipal rehab settings.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 39 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 3, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07692763 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18 to 39 with current or recent curative-intent cancer treatment, referred to municipal cancer rehabilitation services in Aarhus and able to consent in Danish.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients outside the 18–39 age range or those who have not received municipal rehabilitation referrals may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot randomized controlled trial compares the Young Adults Taking Action (YATAC) rehabilitation program to standard municipal rehabilitation for adults aged 18 to 39 who have or recently completed curative cancer treatment. The study aims to assess feasibility outcomes such as recruitment and retention, acceptability of randomization, data completeness, assessment burden, and adverse events, while also exploring preliminary effects on health-related quality of life. Conducted in Aarhus, Denmark, the program was developed with input from young adults with cancer and clinicians to address age-specific physical, psychological, and social needs. Results will inform the design of a larger definitive trial and will be reported in an open-access protocol paper.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, YATAC could improve quality of life and ease of return to daily activities for young adults with cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in cancer rehabilitation supports age-tailored programs, though this specific YATAC approach in a municipal setting is novel and feasibility-focused.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between 18 and 39 years of age * Are currently undergoing or have completed curative-intent cancer treatment within the past five years * Can understand and communicate in Danish and provide informed consent independently * Have been referred to municipal cancer rehabilitation services in the Municipality of Aarhus Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with cancer before the age of 18 * Previously or currently receive rehabilitation
Where it's running
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Folkesundhed (Public Health), the Municipality of Aarhus
Aarhus, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marc Sampedro Pilegaard, PhD — Social Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gødstrup Hospital
- Study coordinator: Maria Aagesen, PhD
- Email: maagesen@health.sdu.dk
- Phone: 004529723294
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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.