Comparing two ways to measure activity in people with cancer
Compares a motion tracker with a questionnaire for measuring activity in adults with cancer.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Comparison of the Physical Activity in Cancer Patients Assessed by Questionnaire and Motion Tracker
Key facts
- Where
- Greifswald, GermanySee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults with lymphoma, colorectal cancer or pancreatic cancer who need surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. It compares two ways of measuring physical activity.
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes can join
- Disease stage
- Confirmed diagnosis of lymphoma, colorectal cancer or pancreatic cancer
- Earlier treatment
- The person needs surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Main reasons for not taking part
- Pregnancy
- Cannot give consent
- Uses a rollator
Read by machine on 12 November 2026.
Where in Germany
- University Medicine GreifswaldGreifswald, GermanyContact: Ali A Aghdassi, ProfessorTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- University Medicine Greifswald
- Trial code
- NCT05501379
- Record updated
- 27 December 2024
- Original description
Physical activity is an important aspect of cancer therapy but correct measurement of physical activity is difficult. In this study, the physical activity of patients undergoing cancer therapy is assessed by questionnaire and by motion tracker. The results are then compared to answer whether there are differences between the two measurements. Findings of this study will help to improve the assessment of physical activity in cancer patients.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparison of the Physical Activity Assessed by an Accelerometer and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire in Oncologic Patients
Physical activity is an important aspect of cancer therapy but correct measurement of physical activity is difficult. In this study, the physical activity of patients undergoing cancer therapy is assessed by questionnaire and by motion tracker. The results are then compared to answer whether there are differences between the two measurements. Findings of this study will help to improve the assessment of physical activity in cancer patients.
Inclusion: verified diagnosis of lymphoma, colorectal or pancreatic cancer; requirement of surgical, chemo or radio therapy; provision of informed consent.
Exclusion: pregnancy; inability to provide consent; use of a rollator.