Status:
UNKNOWN
Wilderness Program for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
Mid Sweden University
Collaborating Sponsors:
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
University of California, San Francisco
Conditions:
Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-39 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Young cancer survivors are at higher risk of cancer reoccurrence, frailty, suicidal ideation, sedentary behaviour, reduced quality of life, and reduced overall life expectancy, compared to their sibli...
Detailed Description
Aim of the study The objective of the present study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) on a wilderness program versus an attention-control activity in adolescent and young adult c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants of:
- any sex,
- aged 16-39,
- diagnosed with any type of cancer during their course of living
- can be reached by telephone,
- have good understanding of the Swedish language.
- ability to walk 2 km without pausing (walking aids permitted).
- Participants with various medical conditions, including mobility impairments, amputees, vision impairments and special treatment or diet needs will be included. No prior experience with any outdoor activity is required.
Exclusion
- active cancer treatment for which participation in the study can involve unwanted risks (as evaluated by their treating physician/oncologist),
- other medical conditions that prevent safe travel to, or participation in the program
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04761042
Start Date
January 1 2021
End Date
December 31 2023
Last Update
June 8 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Mid Sweden University, department of Health Sciences
Sundsvall, Sweden, 85170