Clinical Trial 22455

• Overview

  Study Title:

  Project Rally: Enhancing Cancer Survivorship with Pickleball

  Summary:

  The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a pickleball program for cancer survivors and their family members or friends. The program is designed to increase physical activity, improve wellness, and allow individuals to work together to learn and practice the sport.

  Objective:

  We aim to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of Project Rally, a pickleball program program for cancer survivors (n = 25) and their family members or friends (n = 25) designed to increase physical activity, improve wellness, and build social capital. This project represents a partnership between Moffitt Cancer Center and YMCA of the Suncoast.

• Inclusion Criteria

  • Age > 18 years
  • History of a cancer diagnosis excluding squamous and basal cell skin cancers
  • Able to speak and read English
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Able to pass a 2023 Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire+ (PAR-Q+) (with appropriate physician clearance(s), as necessary)
  • History of cancer diagnosis will be required for cancer survivor group; friend or family partners can be (but do not need to be) cancer survivors.

• Exclusion Criteria

  • Screen failure for exercise safety based on 2023 PAR-Q+
  • For cancer survivor group, history of squamous and basal cell skin cancers

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