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NCT05876923 The Effects of Exercise on Immune Phenotype of Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients

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NCT ID NCT05876923
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Mayo Clinic
Condition Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2023-06-12
Primary Completion 2028-03-13

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Biospecimen CollectionCardiopulmonary Exercise TestingDual X-ray Absorptiometry

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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 2023-06-12 with a primary completion date of 2028-03-13.

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Brief Summary

This clinical trial studies the effect of short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) exercise on immune characteristics and function (phenotype) of patients with indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Most newly-diagnosed CLL patients have early-stage disease at the time of diagnosis and do not require treatment. Despite not needing therapy, these patients have significant immune dysfunction. This may lead to an increased risk of serious infections requiring hospitalization and an increased risk of secondary non-blood-based (hematologic) cancers. Increasing CLL patients overall physical fitness levels, through exercise during the observation stage, may provide a realistic approach means to increase survival, decrease treatment-related side effects, and improve immune function. Information learned from this study may help researchers determine whether a particular exercise regimen can be used to strengthen the immune system of indolent NHL and CLL patients, delay time to disease progression, assess the need for treatment, and assess infection rates.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * Between the ages of 18-80 * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) will be required to participate in Aim 2 (CLL/SLL only), aim 3 and 4 (indolent NHL) and aim 5 (indolent NHL) of this study Exclusion Criteria: * Healthy subjects participating in Aim 1 will be excluded if they have known cardiovascular or pulmonary disease (e.g. heart disease, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease \[COPD\], asthma, etc.) an orthopedic or musculoskeletal limitation which would limit ability to exercise or are a current or former smoker * Indolent NHL individuals receiving treatment must have least 8 weeks of planned treatment remaining and those who have already received treatment must be at least 6 months post and have no planned treatments during the 12-week intervention period to be eligible. Individuals that are participating prior to receiving treatment must not have any scheduled treatments during their participation. Individuals will be excluded if they have uncontrolled hypertension, cardiac illness, or are not approved by their oncologist to participate

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Clinical Trials Referral Office

✉ mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu

📞 855-776-0015

Principal Investigator

Michael P. Gustafson, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05876923 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05876923 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05876923 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05876923 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Scottsdale, United States, Rochester, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05876923 clinical trial?

NCT05876923 is sponsored by Mayo Clinic. The principal investigator is Michael P. Gustafson, PhD at Mayo Clinic. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

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