Exercise and QUality Diet After Leukemia: The EQUAL Study (NCT02244411) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exercise and QUality Diet After Leukemia: The EQUAL Study
United States358 participantsStarted 2014-09
Plain-language summary
The EQUAL study has been designed for adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who are overweight or obese. The purpose of this study is to see if diet and exercise can help people lose weight and improve other health problems. This two year study will compare two methods of informing participants about ways to lose weight.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Eligibility will be confirmed via the CCSS-based medical record and by a series of questions on the EQUAL website, prior to consent.
* Participation in the CCSS cohort
* Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia \< 18 years of age
* Cancer free at time of study enrollment
* Current age ≥ 18 years
* A body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2 (overweight or obese), as determined by self-reported height and weight on the most recent CCSS questionnaire
* Internet access and a personal email account
* Able to read and comprehend informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior history of congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, or unstable angina;
* Medical condition for which weight loss might be contraindicated or which would cause weight loss, such as pregnancy, anorexia or bulimia;
* Use of prescription weight loss medication within the previous 6 months
* History of total body irradiation (TBI)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.