Overseen ByNathan Parker, PhD, MPH
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May be covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a pickleball program for cancer survivors and their family members or friends. The program is designed to increase physical activity, improve wellness, and allow individuals to work together to learn and practice the sport.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 who have had a cancer diagnosis (except squamous and basal cell skin cancers), can speak and read English, and are cleared to exercise safely. Cancer survivors can bring family or friends to join the program, even if they haven't had cancer themselves.Inclusion Criteria
I have had cancer before, but it wasn't skin cancer.
I am older than 18 years.
Exclusion Criteria
I have a history of squamous or basal cell skin cancer.
Participant Groups
The study is testing a pickleball program aimed at improving physical activity, wellness, and social interaction among cancer survivors and their companions. Participants will learn how to play pickleball together in this supportive setting.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Family or Friend of Cancer SurvivorsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participation will last approximately 4-6 months. Participants will be encouraged to attend Pickleball sessions at the YMCA at least twice a week. Each session will last 2 hours, and participants will be encouraged to attend at least one hour. Participants will receive a Fitbit to wear continuously 24/7 over 4-6 months to track steps and activity intensity. Participants will also be asked to wear an electronic device (accelerometer) over their right hip during specific time points throughout the study to better understand how pickleball participation contributes to physical activity levels.
Group II: Cancer SurvivorsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participation will last approximately 4-6 months. Participants will be encouraged to attend Pickleball sessions at the YMCA at least twice a week. Each session will last 2 hours, and participants will be encouraged to attend at least one hour. Participants will receive a Fitbit to wear continuously 24/7 over 4-6 months to track steps and activity intensity. Participants will also be asked to wear an electronic device (accelerometer) over their right hip during specific time points throughout the study to better understand how pickleball participation contributes to physical activity levels.
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Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL
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Who is running the clinical trial?
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research InstituteLead Sponsor