The Implementation of Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents on Treatment or IMPACT trial is a movement intervention for children and adolescents affected by cancer or blood disease. IMPACT was developed with input from children, caregivers, international experts, healthcare providers, qualified exercise professionals, and researchers.
IMPACT is for children and adolescents who are between the ages of 5-18 years old, have received a diagnosis of cancer or blood disease, and are receiving treatment, scheduled to receive treatment, or have completed treatment in the last 3 months at either the Alberta’s Children’s Hospital or Stollery Children’s Hospital are eligible to participate in IMPACT.
If you would like more information about the IMPACT trial, please reach out to our team at wellnesslab@ucalgary.ca or by calling 403-210-8482.