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Miss Ellie Langworthy
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e.j.langworthy@lboro.ac.uk


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Snacktivity-C™ intervention to promote physical activity for young people during cancer treatment

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Open to: All Genders

Age: Mixed

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Cancer

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Regular physical activity may help young people with cancer to manage treatment-related side effects such as fatigue, as well as improve their quality of life. However, evidence shows that young people with cancer spend small amounts of time participating in physical activity. When trying to be physically active, young people with cancer face multiple challenges such as fatigue, feeling unwell, and time and transport restrictions. Physical activity interventions that help participants to overcome such challenges are required. The Snacktivity-C™ intervention was developed specifically for young people with cancer using the Snacktivity™ approach. Snacktivity™ promotes the idea that completing small but frequent bouts of physical activity throughout the day, called physical activity ‘snacks’, can help people to accumulate more physical activity throughout their week. This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Snacktivity-C™ intervention for young people undergoing cancer treatment.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

19 Jun 2023 31 May 2024

Participants will be randomly allocated to either the intervention or comparator group for 8 weeks. The intervention group will receive the Snacktivity-C™ physical activity intervention where they will be encouraged to complete activity ‘snacks’ (lasting 2-5 minutes) regularly throughout their day. Activity ‘snacks’ include activities such as using stairs rather than the lift, keeping moving whilst the kettle boils, squatting during advert breaks when watching TV, or lunging whilst getting ready in the morning. Participants in the intervention group will receive a physical activity tracker, and access to an app called the Snacktivity-C™ SnackApp so that they can monitor their physical activity. The comparator group will receive written advice on physical activity during cancer treatment.


Young people aged 13 to 24 years who are receiving treatment for cancer.

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You may not be able to take part if:


1. Undergoing surgery only 2. Unable or unwilling to provide consent (and/or assent for those under 16 years)3. Terminal cancer diagnosis 4. Cannot speak and read standard English5. Do not have access to a smartphone with Bluetooth or the capability of hosting mobile applications (Apple iOS 10.0+ and Android OS 4.0+)6. Living outside of England, Scotland or Northern Ireland 7. Already participating in physical activity or lifestyle behavioural change research


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

It is hoped that the Snacktivity-C™ intervention will encourage participants to be more physically active which may improve their health and well-being. The researchers do not expect any risks from taking part in this study.

Miss Ellie Langworthy
+44 (0)1509 226372
e.j.langworthy@lboro.ac.uk



The study is sponsored by Loughborough University and funded by NIHR Academy; Grant Codes: NIHR300026.



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Or CPMS 55590

Last updated 19 July 2024

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