RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03132948

Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Receiving Maintenance Chemotherapy

Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Receiving Maintenance Chemotherapy

Sponsor

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2010

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Quality of Life

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of exercise on physical activity levels and quality of life in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) receiving maintenance chemotherapy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 8 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Pediatric oncology patients with ALL in the maintenance phase of chemotherapy during the time of study
Ages 8-18 years of either gender (age limits due to reliability and validity of outcome assessment surveys)
Have no documented or observable psychiatric or neurological disorders that would interfere with study participation
Capable of speaking and reading English
Having no contraindications to participate in moderate physical exercise as determined by the research staff and the patient's pediatric oncologist
Currently living with their parents/legal guardians
Consent obtained from legal guardians and assent obtained from patients to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria4

Not a pediatric oncology patient with ALL in maintenance
Not receiving chemotherapy during the time of study
Age less than 8 years or greater than 18 years
Not English-speaking Since not all outcome measures have been validated in Spanish and other languages, only English-speaking patients will be included.

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