๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-26

Researching the Effect of Exercise on Cancer (NCT04589468)

Phase 1a/b Trial of Exercise as Interception Therapy for Primary High-Risk Cancer

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Researchers think that exercise may be able to prevent cancer from coming back by lowering ctDNA levels. The purpose of this study is to explore how aerobic exercise (exercise that stimulates and strengthens the heart and lungs and improves the body's use of oxygen) can reduce the level of ctDNA found in the blood. During the study, the highest level of exercise that is practical, is safe, and has positive effects on the body that may prevent the return of cancer (including a decrease in ctDNA levels) will be found. Each level of exercise tested will be a certain number of minutes each week. Once the best level of exercise is found, it will be tested further in a new group of participants. All participants in this study will have been previously treated for breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: City of Hope Medical Center โ€” Durate, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Exercise (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (9 Sites)

  • City of Hope Medical Center โ€” Durate, California
  • Natera, Inc. (Data or Specimen Analysis Only) โ€” San Carlos, California
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities) โ€” Basking Ridge, New Jersey
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities) โ€” Middletown, New Jersey
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities) โ€” Montvale, New Jersey
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (Limited Protocol Activities) โ€” Commack, New York
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities) โ€” Harrison, New York
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center โ€” New York, New York
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities) โ€” Uniondale, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (626) 218-4673

Email: leejones@coh.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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