๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-28

Exercise Program (TEAM Me) for the Improvement of Movement and Mobility in Pediatric and Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer Undergoing a Blood Stem Cell Transplant (NCT04678427)

TEAM Me (Totally Excited About Moving, Mobility, and Exercise) Clinical Research Protocol

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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

This clinical trial studies how well an exercise program (Totally Excited About Moving, Mobility, and Exercise \[TEAM Me\]) affects the exercise and dietary habits of pediatric and adolescents and young adults with cancer undergoing a blood stem cell transplant. TEAM Me is an exercise program that reinforces behavior, such as walking and other activities, using "tokens" (i.e. stickers) that can be redeemed for rewards. Participating in the exercise program may result in increased physical fitness, physical activity level, quality of life, and function in pediatric and adolescents and young adult patients with cancer.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas โ€” Dallas, Texas

Age range: 6 Years to 29 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • 6 Minute Walk Functional Test (OTHER)
  • Behavioral Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Survey Administration (OTHER)
  • Timed Get Up and Go Test (BEHAVIORAL)

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 (2 Sites)

  • UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas โ€” Dallas, Texas
  • M D Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (713) 792-6620

Email: ptewari@mdanderson.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.

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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—