Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Receiving Maintenance Chemotherapy

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of exercise on physical activity levels and quality of life in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) receiving maintenance chemotherapy.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pediatric oncology patients with ALL in the maintenance phase of chemotherapy during the time of study
* Ages 8-18 years of either gender (age limits due to reliability and validity of outcome assessment surveys)
* Have no documented or observable psychiatric or neurological disorders that would interfere with study participation
* Capable of speaking and reading English
* Having no contraindications to participate in moderate physical exercise as determined by the research staff and the patient's pediatric oncologist
* Currently living with their parents/legal guardians
* Consent obtained from legal guardians and assent obtained from patients to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not a pediatric oncology patient with ALL in maintenance
* Not receiving chemotherapy during the time of study
* Age less than 8 years or greater than 18 years
* Not English-speaking Since not all outcome measures have been validated in Spanish and other languages, only English-speaking patients will be included.

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