Haematological CancerBOXITUDENCT07888959
Adapted Boxing and Photography in Haematology: Body Image and Self-Esteem
An observational study of Haematological Cancer, run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
Although the benefits of adapted physical activity (APA) are well documented in the scientific literature, few studies have specifically examined the impact of adapted boxing on body image and self-esteem in patients with haematological conditions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Haematological Cancer
- What is being tested?
- adapted boxing session
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 8 Sep 2026to Feb 2028
- Phase
- Observational
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients will be recruited from the haematology departments at the HUS during their hospital stay, on the recommendation of a referring haematologist.
Who may be able to join
- Patients aged 18 or over
- Patients diagnosed with cancer currently undergoing treatment in a haematology department (e.g. leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, etc.), at various stages of their treatment journey
- Patients considered sufficiently stable to undertake adapted physical activity following medical assessment (no medical contraindications to practising adapted boxing) and for whom it is offered as part of their standard care
- Patients who have given their consent to participate in the study
- Patients covered by a statutory health insurance scheme
- Patients who have been prescribed adapted physical activity by a doctor
Who cannot join
- Minors
- Individuals subject to a court-ordered protective measure (judicial protection order, guardianship, curatorship, etc.)
- Inability to provide the individual with informed consent (difficulties in understanding, insufficient command of French, etc.)
- Patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, including severe depression
- Pregnant women (this criterion will be recorded based on the patient's statement)
- Breastfeeding women
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
France1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Hôpital d'Hautepierre - CHRU Strasbourg
Strasbourg, 67200
Cécile SONNTAG, Doctor, +33 368767301 ext. +33, cecile.sonntag@chru-strasbourg.fr
Aurélie BERR, Psychologist, +33 368767199 ext. +33, aurelie.berr@chru-strasbourg.fr
About this study
Official title: A Study to Assess the Impact of Adapted Boxing and Photography on Body Image and Self-esteem Among Haematology Inpatients
Although the benefits of adapted physical activity (APA) are well documented in the scientific literature, few studies have specifically examined the impact of adapted boxing on body image and self-esteem in patients with haematological conditions. The current approach relies on the empirical observations of healthcare professionals, but no systematic evaluation has been conducted to quantify the actual effects of this practice on patients. This project therefore aims to address this lack of data by rigorously and scientifically assessing the impact of a boxing session on patients' psychological and emotional well-being. The use of validated questionnaires (Rosenberg Scale, QIC, EORTC QLQ-C30) will provide objective and comparable measures12.
- Conditions
- Haematological Cancer
- Being tested
- adapted boxing session
- Keywords
- adapted boxing, haematological cancer, body image, validated questionnaires, photography, adapted physical activity, self-esteem, quality of life
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
adapted boxing sessionOther
adapted boxing session and photography
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group boxing | Adapted boxing session and photography Receives: Other: adapted boxing session |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Body Image Score Assessed Using the QIC Questionnaire
Body image will be assessed using the QIC questionnaire. Scores will be compared before and immediately after the adapted boxing session to evaluate changes in body image.
Measured: Immediately before the adapted boxing session, immediately after the session, and 30 days after the session.
Patients' Perceptions of Body Image Assessed Through Semi-Structured Interviews
Patients' perceptions and experiences of body image will be explored through semi-structured interviews. Interview data will be analyzed qualitatively to identify themes related to body image following the adapted boxing session.
Measured: Immediately before the adapted boxing session, immediately after the session, and 30 days after the session.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Oct 2026
- Study start8 Sep 2026
- Primary completionFeb 2028 (estimated)
- Study completionFeb 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Haematological CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07888959
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RC26_0019
- Acronym
- BOXITUDE
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 20 May 2026
- Last updated
- 22 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No