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RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Adapted Physical Activity for Children Treated With Cancer and Insulin Sensitivity

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About This Trial

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the evolution of the sensitivity to insulin, a hormone that acts on sugar in the body, as well as other metabolic, motor and nutritional elements of children with cancer, according to the practice of intense physical activities or stretching. In view of the scientific work on this subject, it is expect to observe that the practice of intense physical activities will improve the results of the children in the metabolic, motor and nutritional evaluations, compared to the stretching program.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - age between 5 and 18 years old; - have a solid cancer or hematological disease; - be treated for the first time in pediatric oncology and hematology department; - have an estimated life expectancy at diagnosis of more than 6 months. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - present a physical and/or psychological impossibility to follow an adapted physical activity program; - have a pre-existing heart disease that is not suitable for adapted physical activities; - have a known type 1 diabetes - have an obesity defined by a body mass index greater than or equal to the International Obesity Task Force 25 threshold Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * age between 5 and 18 years old; * have a solid cancer or hematological disease; * be treated for the first time in pediatric oncology and hematology department; * have an estimated life expectancy at diagnosis of more than 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * present a physical and/or psychological impossibility to follow an adapted physical activity program; * have a pre-existing heart disease that is not suitable for adapted physical activities; * have a known type 1 diabetes * have an obesity defined by a body mass index greater than or equal to the International Obesity Task Force 25 threshold

Treatments Being Tested

OTHER

Adapted Physical Activity Strong

Children will practice physical activities combining aerobics and muscle strengthening. They will follow a 30-minute (for prepubescent children) or 60-minute (for pubescent children) Strong adapted physical activity session 2 to 3 times a week during hospitalization periods or by videoconference at home when they are not hospitalized.

Locations (1)

PASQUET Marlène
Toulouse, France