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Mobile Health Exercise App Trial for Older Myeloid Neoplasm Patients — GO-EXCAP Study Recruiting

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6 Apr 2026

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The GO-EXCAP trial is testing a mobile health exercise intervention versus education control in 170 older myeloid neoplasm patients. This pilot RCT aims to improve physical function during outpatient cancer treatment using smartphone-delivered personalised exercise programs.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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