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COG ALTE1631 - A Randomized Web-based Physical Activity Intervention among Children and Adolescents with Cancer
Regular participation in physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight, improves energy levels and overall health. Children and teenagers who have received treatment for cancer are often less active, may gain weight and have more health problems as compared to children and teenagers who have not received treatment for cancer. This study looks at physical activity and its effect on your health. This study will use a variety of interventions to see if they affect how active you are over time.
• between 8 and 16 years old
• diagnosed with cancer that is now in remission (ICD-0 histologic behavior code of 2 - carcinoma in situ or 3 - malignant only)
• completed treatment within the past 12 months
• able to walk and do self care with some assistance
• report less than 420 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity over the last week
• child and at least one parent/guardian are able to read and write English, Spanish, or French
• eligibility will be assessed at first study visit
• contact study team with any questions
• previous hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)
• significant additional medical, mental health, or social issue that would compromise safety, participating in the study or follow-up
• pregnant or unwilling to use effective birth control for the time of the study (abstinence included)
• cognitive, motor, visual, or auditory problem that prevents use of a computer
Internet-delivered Management of Pain Among Cancer Treatment Survivors (IMPACTS)
We are studying an internet-based pain coping skills program with pain education for cancer survivors who have persistent pain. Pain severity and interference will be compared to people who receive only pain education. The pain coping program has 8 sessions that are completed in the first 10 weeks of starting the study. The group that receives only pain education will receive access to the program after 6 months. Everyone is followed for 9 months
• diagnosis of invasive cancer that has been treated with either single therapy or any combination of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy/drug therapy
• may be either off all treatment OR actively receiving anticancer therapy in an adjuvant (after surgery) setting, maintenance setting, or for active cancer that is felt to be stable and/or controlled and not rapidly progressive
• less than/equal to 5 years since the completion of their anticancer therapy
• experiencing continued pain
• cancer history of only superficial skin cancers or in situ malignancy
• only preexisting pain conditions unrelated to cancer or cancer treatment (e.g., migraine or tension headache, arthritis, back disorders, bursitis/tendonitis, injuries, fibromyalgia)
• known or suspected diagnosable substance use disorder or opioid overuse disorder
• enrolled in hospice care or end-of-life palliative care
Increasing HPV vaccination coverage among pediatric, adolescent, and young adult (PAYA) cancer survivors: A multilevel intervention
The purpose of this research is to test the efficacy of different interventions to increase vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV). Survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancers are at increased risk of developing HPV-associated secondary cancers, but have lower HPV vaccination coverage compared to the general population. Interventions which are found to be successful in this study will be incorporated into future survivorship care to improve adherence to recommend preventive healthcare practices. All research procedures will be conducted remotely (e.g. online).
• current patient in the University of Minnesota CCSP clinic or the Children's Minnesota Long-Term Follow-up (LTFU) Program clinic
• seen in the CCSP clinic who do not have a history of cancer but who have received immunosuppressive therapy or HSCT for treatment of a hematologic disorder
• survivor of childhood cancer (diagnosed with cancer at age 25 years or younger) who is currently 18-26 years of age OR a caregiver of a survivor of childhood cancer who is currently 9-17 years of age
• at least 6 months post-treatment (current treatment for graft-versus-host disease allowed)
• no previous HPV vaccination or incomplete HPV vaccination
• people who are unsure of their HPV vaccination status and are unable to find vaccination records (study staff will review)
• previously completed HPV vaccination series
• unable to read and write in English
• pregnant or plans to become pregnant in the next year
• currently receiving treatment for cancer or hematologic disorder or plan for treatment in next 12 months
• immediate hypersensitivity reaction to any vaccine component (study staff will review)
Evaluate the perspectives of cancer survivor patients and caregivers on using an intrathecal drug delivery system as a continuum of pain management care using a qualitative study.
Targeted medication delivery near the spinal cord (intrathecal pump) may be offered for cancer pain treatment in carefully selected patients. Prior studies showed an improved functional status reduction in oral medications and their side effects. Cancer survivors receiving intrathecal pump treatment for pain are eligible to participate in the research and share their stories. After consenting, a interview (45 minutes by zoom) will be conducted before and after the treatment to improve our understanding of patient perceptions of pain treatment with an intrathecal pump.
• cancer survivors with pain for more than 3 months duration who may benefit from intrathecal pump treatment for pain
• people who are not eligible for treatment with an intrathecal pump
A feasibility study of topical cannabinoids for treatment of aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal syndrome (AIMSS) in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer (CanAroma)
Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are commonly used in treating hormone-positive breast cancer. Unfortunately, many patients receiving this treatment experience Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Musculoskeletal Syndrome (AIMSS), with symptoms like joint and bone pain and joint stiffness. The current therapies used to improve AIMSS symptoms have limited effectiveness and can cause their own side effects. In this research study, we are examining the feasibility of topical medical cannabis cream as a treatment option for AIMSS.
• Stage I-III Breast Cancer.
• Currently taking Aromatase Inhibitor for at least 60 days.
• Aromatase Inhibitor use for no more than 48 months.
• Experiencing aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal syndrome (AIMSS) symptoms.
• Minnesota resident
• Currently using or has used cannabinoid products in the past 4 weeks.
• Active skin lesions on hands/wrists.
• Current or planned acupuncture treatments to hands and wrists.
• Plan to increase doses of other pain medications for improving AIMSS symptoms.