Colorectal Cancer Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

For patients:

• Adults aged 18 or older
• People who have been diagnosed with stage I, II, or III colon or rectal cancer
• People who have had surgery aimed at fully removing the cancer (people with rectal cancer who were managed without surgery may also be eligible)
• People who finished all cancer treatment — such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery — at least six months before joining the trial
• People who own a smartphone with internet access and can receive text messages
• People who can speak, read, and understand English
• People who are able to do physical activity on their own, based on a standard readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q), and who have doctor clearance if the questionnaire indicates that is needed
• People whose general physical functioning falls within a certain range, as assessed through their medical records (confirm with trial site)
• People who have a family member or caregiver who is willing to support them and take part in the study
• People who are able to give informed consent to participate

For family caregivers:

• Any adult who lives in the same household as the patient
• People willing to take part in all parts of the program and any required assessments
• People who also meet several of the patient criteria above — specifically, being 18 or older, owning a smartphone with internet access, being able to speak/read/understand English, and being able to give informed consent

For healthcare professionals (called SMEs in the trial):

• Medical, radiation, or surgical oncologists; advanced practice providers; registered nurses; dietitians; exercise physiologists; physical therapists; patient navigators; patient advocates or champions; or social workers — all with at least 12 months of experience working with colorectal cancer survivors

Who may not be able to join:

For patients:

• People whose responses to the physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) suggest exercise may not be safe for them, and for whom doctor clearance cannot be obtained
• People who have a major surgery planned during the study period
• People who are scheduled to receive any cancer treatment during the study
• People currently being actively treated for another cancer (exceptions may apply for certain non-melanoma skin cancers, early-stage cervical cancer, or prostate cancer being managed with monitoring only)
• People with a self-reported history of serious heart, lung, bone, muscle, or joint conditions that would prevent moderate physical activity
• People with a self-reported history of psychiatric conditions that would prevent participation in the program or giving informed consent
• People currently taking part in another clinical trial focused on weight loss, physical activity, or diet
• People who are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period
• People who will be living outside the United States during the study period
• People who are currently incarcerated

For family caregivers:

• The same exclusion criteria as listed above for patients apply to family caregivers as well

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.