Status:

COMPLETED

Effectiveness of an Integrated Programme in Promoting the Regular Physical Activity Among Childhood Cancer Survivors

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Malignant Childhood Neoplasm

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background.There is some evidence that engaging in regular moderate-intensity physical activity may help ameliorate cancer-related fatigue experienced by childhood cancer survivors, which eventually i...

Detailed Description

The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an integrated adventure-based training and health education programme in promoting the exercise behavior changes, enhancing the physical activ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Hong Kong Chinese childhood cancer survivors defined here as having completed treatment at least six months previously
  • between 7 and 18 years of age
  • able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese
  • did not engage in regular physical activity for the past 6 months

Exclusion

  • childhood cancer survivors with evidence of recurrence or second malignancies
  • those with physical impairment or cognitive and learning problems identified from their medical records

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

71 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01803672

Start Date

January 1 2012

End Date

January 1 2013

Last Update

April 26 2016

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Queen Mary Hospital

Hong Kong, China