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Official title EXCEL: Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04478851
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Project EXCEL will provide community or online exercise programs to rural and remote and under-served cancer survivors, as well as encourage participants to become life-long exercisers. Exercise is an evidence-based self-management strategy that benefits all cancer survivors.
- Time commitment: about 5 years
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 100. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- have a diagnosis of cancer
- are over the age of 18 years
- are able to participate in mild levels of activity
- are about to have treatment, are currently having treatment, or have had cancer treatment within the last 5 years
- can read/write in English
You likely can't join if
- unable to read/write in English
- are unable to participate in exercise
- for online programs, do not have internet or computer access
See the full eligibility criteria
- have a diagnosis of cancer
- are over the age of 18 years
- are able to participate in mild levels of activity
- are about to have treatment, are currently having treatment, or have had cancer treatment within the last 5 years
- can read/write in English
- can access online programs, if necessary, to participate in the exercise programs.
- unable to read/write in English
- are unable to participate in exercise
- for online programs, do not have internet or computer access
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 5 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 100 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.