The Impact of an 8-week Exercise Program on Physical Function in Individuals With Cancer
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Cancer
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Enrollment
- 150
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Bellarmine Norton Assessment Tool (2-minute Step Test)
- Status
- Enrolling by Invitation
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The investigators are examining the impact of an 8-week multi-modal exercise program (resistance and cardiovascular training) delivered 2 times per week on physical function adults (>18 years old) with cancer.
Investigators
Ciaran Fairman
Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Adults \> 18 diagnosed with cancer
Exclusion Criteria
- •unwilling to come to the on-site clinic for exercise sessions
- •any neuromuscular, cardiovascular, or psychological condition precluding safe exercise
- •unable to read/understand English.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Bellarmine Norton Assessment Tool (2-minute Step Test)
Time Frame: 0 and 8-weeks
2-minute Step Test: Number of times an individuals' knee reaches a predetermined heigh during a 2-minute period of marching
Bellarmine Norton Assessment Tool (30 second Chair Stand)
Time Frame: 0 and 8-weeks
Chair Stand: Number of times participants can stand from a sitting position and return to sitting in 30 seconds
Bellarmine Norton Assessment Tool (Timed Arm Curl)
Time Frame: 0 and 8-weeks
Timed Arm Curl: Number of repetitions an arm curl individuals can complete in 30 seconds)
Secondary Outcomes
- Fatigue(0 and 8-weeks)