EXErcise Regimen Designed to Improve Functional Mobility, Body Composition, and Strength After Treatment for Cancer

Launched by ALLEGHENY SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ALSO KNOWN AS ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK RESEARCH INSTITUTE) · Oct 9, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a special exercise program can help people who have completed cancer treatment. The program includes supervised strength training and functional exercises that focus on improving mobility, body composition, and overall strength. The goal is to see how these exercises can positively affect the recovery and quality of life for cancer survivors.

To participate in the trial, you need to be between 20 and 89 years old and able to safely engage in resistance training, which is a type of exercise that helps build muscle. Women who can become pregnant will need to confirm they are not pregnant and agree to use contraception during the study. Participants will undergo an assessment to ensure they can safely take part in the exercise program, and those who are not safe to participate will be referred to physical therapy. If you join the study, you can expect to work closely with exercise professionals in a supportive environment focused on your recovery after cancer treatment.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age 20-89 years
• • 2. Women of child-bearing potential must verbally confirm lack of pregnancy prior to enrollment. They should also consent to use adequate contraception during the course of the study.
• • 3. Participants must be determined capable of engaging in resistance training by exercise personnel and/or study PI
• • 4. Participants must complete an assessment by EOC staff and be determined safe to engage in the workout regimen by the study exercise personnel.
• • 5. Individuals not deemed safe to participate in the standard EOC exercise program will be referred to physical therapy or elsewhere
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Severe arthritic, joint, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal condition that would interfere with exercise program