Dosing Physical Activity Among Older Cancer Survivors Who Experience Chronic Pain: a Micro-random… (NCT07227077) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dosing Physical Activity Among Older Cancer Survivors Who Experience Chronic Pain: a Micro-randomized Trial
United States50 participantsStarted 2026-02
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the best time to deliver a message to increase physical activity and how often participants will experience a pain episode in the 24 hours following their receipt of a message to increase physical activity.
Who can participate
Age range
65 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
. Age greater than or equal to 65 years.
. Patients with a history of bladder, breast, cervical, colorectal, endometrial, lung, and prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.
. Fluent in spoken and written English.
. Patient has access to smartphone
. Ability to understand a written informed consent document, and the willingness to sign it.
Exclusion criteria
. Patient has metastatic disease.
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.
1This trial is studying physical activity as a way to manage chronic pain in older cancer survivors — given my specific cancer type and current pain levels, does my doctor think this kind of intervention could be relevant for me to discuss with my care team?
2The study uses an accelerometer to track my movement throughout the day, including sedentary time and light, moderate, and vigorous activity — is my current physical condition and pain level realistic for participating in a study like this, or could the activity demands be a concern?
3Since this trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' meaning it's not testing a drug but rather a behavioral approach to physical activity, how does my doctor weigh the potential benefit of structured physical activity guidance against just continuing with my current pain management plan?
4The trial measures pain using an 11-point scale before and after physical activity prompts — would my doctor expect my type of chronic pain to respond to changes in physical activity, and are there any reasons my pain condition might make this kind of monitoring less meaningful for me?
5Before considering this trial, are there standard physical therapy or pain management programs my doctor would recommend I try first, and how would those compare to what this research study is offering?
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.