The POWER-study is a two-arm exercise intervention study for pediatric patients following acute cancer treatment. This clinical trial will investigate the effects of a 12-week moderate to high-intensity exercise program on cardiorespiratory fitness in children and adolescents beginning 6 weeks after completion of acute cancer treatment.
Children and adolescents between 7 and 23 years of age
Completion of acute cancer treatment and receiving follow-up care in Krefeld (Helios Hospital Krefeld)
6 weeks post cancer-treatment
Signed informed consent (Parents and Patient)
<7 years of age, >23 years of age
Medical condition that limits participation in one of the study arms
Inability to follow the training-protocol
Inability to carry out the spiroergometry on a cycle ergometer
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Lead sponsor
Helios Hospital Krefeld
Collaborator
Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Collaborator
University Hospital, Essen
Collaborator