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NCT05884073 Exercise for Oncology Care Professionals

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NCT ID NCT05884073
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Melanie Keats
Condition Burnout, Caregiver
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2025-01-02
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Circuit-based Resistance TrainingNature-based Walking

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-02 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this preference-based pilot study will be to assess the feasibility and acceptability, and impact of a 12-week exercise intervention on oncology care provider burnout. Participants self-select to participate into one of two exercise groups. Group assignment will be based on participant preference. Group 1: Supervised circuit-based resistance exercise Group 2: Nature-based walking

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older; * Able to speak/write in English; * Must be providing formal care to cancer patients in a clinical setting within the Halifax Municipality; * Actively practicing within the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program; and * Able and willing to engage in low-to-moderate intensity physical activity. Exclusion Criteria: * Exceeding Canadian physical activity guidelines of 150-minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week; and * Any health condition that would preclude safe participation in a new exercise program.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Melanie Keats, PhD

✉ melanie.keats@dal.ca

📞 902-494-7173

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05884073 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Burnout, Caregiver. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05884073 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05884073 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at melanie.keats@dal.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05884073 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Halifax, Canada, Halifax, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05884073 clinical trial?

NCT05884073 is sponsored by Melanie Keats. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

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