CyberCycling to Reduce Therapeutic Side Effects and Improve Quality of Life in AYA Cancers

Summary

Only a few clinical trials evaluating the potential benefits of exercise have been conducted in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer and, no prior studies have evaluated the potential effects of 'cybercycling' (exergaming on a stationary bike) in AYA cancer survivors. Therefore, the study aims to conduct a pilot trial to determine feasibility (adherence, user acceptance) and to explore potential effects of a 'cybercycling' exercise program on fitness, body composition, quality of life, sleep and cognition.

Conditions

• Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

CyberCycling

All exercise training will be performed under the supervision of a qualified exercise trainer certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Participants in the exercise groups will be asked to perform aerobic exercise on a stationary bike ('cybercycle') 3 days per week for 12 weeks. Exercise intensity and duration will be based on a progressive program and adapted, as needed, based on the participants' tolerability. Heart rate will be monitored throughout the exercise session and Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) monitored at least every 10 minutes. The target heart rate (THR) zone will be determined using the Karvonen formula.

BEHAVIORAL

Stretching

Participants randomized to the control condition will receive a progressive resistance training program with TheraBands™ and a stretching program to complete at home 2 days/week for 12 weeks. The resistance band program will include upper body and lower body exercises. Participants will be provided with two different colored resistance bands (lighter colored - easier resistance; darker colored - harder resistance). Participants will start by completing 1-2 sets, 2 days/week with the easier/lighter band for the first 4 weeks, progress to 2-3 sets, 2 days/week with the easier band for the next 4 weeks; and, then, progress to 1-2 sets with the darker/harder band for the last 4 weeks. In addition, all participants in the 'control' condition will be advised to conduct upper body and lower body stretches 2 days/week. All resistance band exercises and stretches will be demonstrated to the participant by the exercise physiologist before the 12 week program begins.

BEHAVIORAL

Resistance Bands

Participants randomized to the control condition will receive a progressive resistance training program with TheraBands™ and a stretching program to complete at home 2 days/week for 12 weeks. The resistance band program will include upper body and lower body exercises and will be provided with two different colored resistance bands (one lighter colored for easier resistance; one darker colored for a harder resistance). Participants will start by completing 1-2 sets, 2 days/week with the easier/lighter band for the first 4 weeks, progress to 2-3 sets, 2 days/week with the easier band for the next 4 weeks; and, then, progress to 1-2 sets with the darker/harder band for the last 4 weeks. In addition, all participants in the 'control' condition will be advised to conduct upper body and lower body stretches 2 days/week. All resistance band exercises and stretches will be demonstrated to the participants by the exercise physiologist before the 12 week program begins.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Nora Nock, PhD · University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Seidman Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

15 Years

Max Age

30 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2016-08-24

Primary Completion

2023-06-30

Completion

2024-02-23

Countries

• United States

Study Locations