The use of motion tracking technology to support an exercise intervention for children and young people with cancer: perspectives of users and healthcare professionals in the FORTEe trial - Report - MDSpire

The use of motion tracking technology to support an exercise intervention for children and young people with cancer: perspectives of users and healthcare professionals in the FORTEe trial

  • By

  • Alba Solera-Sanchez

  • Hayley Marriott

  • Stanley Windsor

  • Kim Straun

  • Marie A. Neu

  • Elias Dreismickenbecker

  • Francesca Lanfranconi

  • Linda Peli

  • Joachim Wiskemann

  • Nikolai Bauer

  • Filippo Spreafico

  • William Zardo

  • Tobias Baader

  • Peter Wright

  • Joerg Faber

  • Eila Watson

  • on behalf of the FORTEe Consortium

  • July 8, 2026

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Clinical Report: Utilizing Motion Tracking Technology in Pediatric Cancer Care

Overview

The FORTEe study evaluated the use of a motion tracking device to enhance exercise programs for children and young adults with cancer. Participants reported positive experiences with the technology.

Background

Advancements in technology are increasingly being integrated into oncology care, particularly for pediatric patients who face significant physical challenges during treatment. Exercise interventions have been shown to improve health-related quality of life and mitigate treatment-related fatigue.

Data Highlights

Participant GroupMean AgeFemale Percentage
CAYA11.1 ± 3.7 years44.4%
EHCPN/AN/A

Key Findings

  • CAYA found the motion tracking device to be a novel and useful addition to conventional training.
  • Real-time feedback on exercise form was appreciated by participants.
  • Technical issues were reported, affecting the consistency of motion detection.
  • EHCP recognized benefits for supervised exercise but noted challenges with transport and offline use.
  • CAYA suggested incorporating gamification features to enhance engagement.

Clinical Implications

The findings suggest that motion tracking technology can complement traditional exercise interventions in pediatric oncology.

Conclusion

The motion tracking device was well received by both CAYA and EHCP.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2026 -- Heroes in motion – a six-year quality report and patient evaluation of a real-world exercise therapy program in pediatric oncology
  2. Frontiers in Digital Health, 2026 -- A Prototype Smartwatch for Monitoring Dynamic, Compound and Plyometric Exercises in Cancer Prehabilitation: A Development and Validation Study
  3. Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR), 2026 -- Explaining the Use Behavior of Digital Technologies in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis of a Cross-Sectional European Survey
  4. Frontiers in Digital Health, 2026 -- Feasibility testing of a home-based exercise intervention in children with cerebral palsy who are ambulant—a study protocol of the HOME-EX study
  5. Science Spotlight | ACSM Releases New Expert Consensus Statement, 2026
  6. Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG), 2026 -- Pediatric-specific Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines
  7. Frontiers, 2026 -- Implementing Exercise Interventions in Pediatric Oncology: An Expert Consensus Framework from the FORTEe Project
  8. Science Spotlight | ACSM Releases New Expert Consensus Statement
  9. https://www.cclg.org.uk/sites/default/files/2026-02/cclg-physical-activity-guideline-sep2025v2.pdf
  10. Frontiers | Implementing Exercise Interventions in Pediatric Oncology: An Expert Consensus Framework from the FORTEe Project
  11. Effects of exercise interventions on physical recovery in paediatric cancer patients and survivors: a meta-analysis - PMC
  12. Benefits of Physiotherapy Interventions in Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis | MDPI
  13. https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12885-025-14489-y.pdf
  14. JMIR Serious Games - Development and Usability of the “FORTEe Get Strong” App to Promote Physical Activity and Health Awareness in Children and Adolescents With Cancer During Intensive Treatment Using an App-Based Approach: Mixed Methods Study
  15. Validation, characterization, and utility of markerless motion capture in a large cohort of pediatric patients with complex gait patterns | medRxiv

Original Source(s)

The use of motion tracking technology to support an exercise intervention for children and young people with cancer: perspectives of users and healthcare professionals in the FORTEe trial

  • by Alba Solera-Sanchez, Hayley Marriott, Stanley Windsor, Kim Straun, Marie A. Neu, Elias Dreismickenbecker, Francesca Lanfranconi, Linda Peli, Joachim Wiskemann, Nikolai Bauer, Filippo Spreafico, William Zardo, Tobias Baader, Peter Wright, Joerg Faber, Eila Watson, on behalf of the FORTEe Consortium

  • July 8, 2026

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