Survivorship Study for Sarcoma
(CAUSAL Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to understand how having and treating sarcoma affects people over time. Participants will wear a FitBit to track activity, heart rate, and sleep, and provide samples such as blood or saliva. They will also fill out surveys and have their medical records reviewed. Anyone who has had sarcoma, regardless of current symptoms, can join. For children, their parent or caregiver and siblings aged 8 or older can also participate.
As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the opportunity to contribute to a deeper understanding of sarcoma's impact, potentially improving future care.
Do I need to stop taking my current medications for the sarcoma survivorship study?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores a holistic approach to understanding sarcoma survivorship. Unlike traditional treatments that primarily focus on direct cancer therapies like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, this study emphasizes comprehensive lifestyle monitoring. By using FitBit devices to track physical activity, heart rate, and sleep, along with analyzing biological samples and patient surveys, researchers aim to gather valuable data on the long-term health and well-being of sarcoma survivors. This could lead to new insights on improving quality of life and managing long-term health risks for survivors.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Debra Friedman, MD
Principal Investigator
Vanderbilt University/Ingram Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Observational Monitoring
Participants monitor physical activity, sedentary behavior, heart rate, and sleep using a FitBit device, undergo sample collection, complete surveys, and have medical records reviewed
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for long-term outcomes and effectiveness of sarcoma survivorship
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Blood Collection
- Physical Activity Monitoring
- Saliva Collection
- Stool Collection
- Surveys
- Tissue collection
- Urine Collection
How Is the Trial Designed?
1
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Patients monitor physical activity, sedentary behavior, heart rate and sleep wearing a FitBit device, undergo blood urine, stool and/or saliva sample collection, complete surveys and have medical records reviewed throughout study.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
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