Late effects in survivors of childhood cancer
Conditions
Interventions
The PanCareFollowUp Lifestyle intervention consists of an intake session and 3 to 6 screen-to-screen video-coaching sessions via a secure internet connection within a period of 3-4 months. Four months
Sponsors
Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: To be eligible for the PanCareFollowUp Lifestyle intervention, a survivor must: 1. be a survivor of childhood, adolescent or young-adult cancer survivor (diagnosed with any type of cancer under the age of 25); 2. be at least 5 years from end of treatment; 3. be cancer free; 4. be aged 16-55 years at time of intervention; 5. have at least one of the following unhealthy lifestyle behaviours defined as; - not meeting the World Health Organization norm for physical activity (exercising at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity): - unhealthy dietary intake manifested by overweight (BMI = 25 kg/m2). 6. be motivated to change their unhealthy lifestyle behaviour(s).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. diagnosed with Down syndrome; 2. diagnosed with cognitive disorders; 3. has depressive symptoms (H.A.D.S. total score =11 and anxiety and depression subscore =8); 4. currently receiving treatment for secondary malignancies; 5. diagnosed with endocrine disorders (with the exception of Type II Diabetes and/or hyperthyroid for which the survivor is treated) or other conditions that limit the survivor’s ability to engage in health promotion discussions and activities 6. Has underweight (BMI = 20 kg/m2), as survivors with underweight need a different and multidisciplinary intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study endpoint of the PanCareFollowUp Lifestyle intervention will be the percentage of survivors that improve their lifestyle on the behaviour(s) that they desire to change, i.e. the goals that were set with the coach. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints are changes in physical activity level, dietary intake, BMI, motivation level, self-reported empowerment and costs. Secondary endpoints regarding feasibility outcomes evaluation of the PanCareFollowUp Lifestyle intervention will be determined through a number of indices assessed with questionnaires and with nurses’ reports: (i) adherence CAYA survivors with intervention (compliance); (ii) acceptability (satisfaction with content, delivery and time load); (iii) practicality satisfaction mode of delivery); (iv) integration/implementation of the interventions (facilitators/barriers, success/failure goals). The secondary endpoint regarding to cost benefit evaluation will be the cost benefit ratio of the PanCareFollowUp Lifestyle intervention. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactLeontien Kremer
Princess Máxima Center
Outcome results
None listed