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

Recruiting
20 - 89 years of age
Both
Phase N/A

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Overview

This protocol seeks to analyze patient outcomes of the standard of care, monitored group exercise regimen of high-load resistance training and functional exercises with compound movements under close supervision on individuals who have been treated for cancer.

Eligibility

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

Study details

Cancer

NCT06083324

Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)

25 January 2024

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