PACE CALL: Weight Loss Study for Childhood Leukemia Survivors
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer, Cancer, Obesity Weight Loss, Blood Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology, Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 7 - 18 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | June 2008 |
| End Date: | June 2013 |
PACE CALL: A Tailored Weight Management Program for Childhood ALL Survivors
UC San Diego researchers conducted a study to develop and evaluate an internet and text
message based weight loss study for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors.
We hypothesized that those study participants randomized to the intervention will
demonstrate greater reduction in BMI-z score as compared to the control group.
message based weight loss study for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors.
We hypothesized that those study participants randomized to the intervention will
demonstrate greater reduction in BMI-z score as compared to the control group.
The PACE CALL or Fit4Life study, sponsored by the American Cancer Society , was a 4-year
research project aimed at developing and testing the efficacy of a web & cell phone based
weight loss program. The purpose of the intervention was to promote weight loss and
management and improve physical activity, diet and sedentary behaviors among preadolescent
and adolescent youth (7-18) who are survivors of childhood ALL (defined as being off therapy
for at least 2 years without disease relapse). Fit4Life was based on and adapted from
notable prior successful adolescent weight control interventions, and physical activity and
diet behavioral promotion interventions in the preadolescent and adolescent age group.
Particular sensitivity to issues experienced by cancer survivors and their families were
incorporated into this newly developed intervention based on systematic cancer survivor
input and feedback as well as mentor/collaborator input regarding cancer survivor research.
research project aimed at developing and testing the efficacy of a web & cell phone based
weight loss program. The purpose of the intervention was to promote weight loss and
management and improve physical activity, diet and sedentary behaviors among preadolescent
and adolescent youth (7-18) who are survivors of childhood ALL (defined as being off therapy
for at least 2 years without disease relapse). Fit4Life was based on and adapted from
notable prior successful adolescent weight control interventions, and physical activity and
diet behavioral promotion interventions in the preadolescent and adolescent age group.
Particular sensitivity to issues experienced by cancer survivors and their families were
incorporated into this newly developed intervention based on systematic cancer survivor
input and feedback as well as mentor/collaborator input regarding cancer survivor research.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 7 - 18 years old
- survived childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (defined as being off treatment for
at least 2 years)
- greater than or equal to 85th percentile BMI-for-age and gender)
- read and speak English
- have a parent that reads and speaks English or Spanish
- willingness to attend assessments
- access to the Internet
Exclusion Criteria:
- any comorbidities of obesity that require immediate sub-specialist referral including
pseudotumor cerebri, sleep apnea, and obesity hypoventilation syndrome
- any subject with a known disease of the liver, pancreas or small intestine that would
adversely effect digestion or absorption of nutrients
- any pulmonary, cardiovascular, orthopedic, or musculoskeletal problem that would
limit ability to adhere to moderate-level physical activity recommendations
- have a history of substance abuse or other psychiatric disorder that would impair
compliance with the study protocol
- are using any medications which alter body weight
- are currently enrolled in another weight loss program
- in foster care
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