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Exercise in Patients With Glioblastoma

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Glioblastoma
Interventions
Behavioral: Exercise
Registration Number
NCT03390569
Lead Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Brief Summary

Patients with newly-diagnosed GBM will be given personalized exercise regimes during concurrent chemo-radiation and up to 3 months later. Study aims are to investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the exercise program on progression free survival. Secondary outcomes of interest include cognition, fatigue, and quality of life.

Detailed Description

Background: Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant glioma in adults, with a very poor prognosis, limited new treatment options, and neurological sequelae, including physical and cognitive decline that adversely affect quality of life (QOL). Physical activity may be an intervention that attenuates the cognitive and physical decline associated with GBM. However, few studies examine physical activity in brain tumor patients, perhaps due to challenges in trial design, measuring outcomes, and complexity of care. Aims of this work are to develop and implement an individualized exercise intervention for GBM patients to support functional independence, and to delay tumor progression and cognitive decline. Methods: GBM patients scheduled to be treated with concurrent radiation and chemotherapy will be recruited from the neuro-oncology clinic at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Participants will receive an individualized, home-based exercise program that includes aerobic and resistance training, tailored to prior level of fitness, current physical status, and individual interests. They will undergo 1-hr standardized, validated assessments of physical and neurocognitive functions, mood, fatigue, and QOL, prior to radiation, and then 3, 6, 12, and 18 months later. Significance: Identifying interventions that preserve or improve mobility and cognitive function will enhance QOL and may lengthen progression-free survival in brain tumor patients. Moreover, finding ways to help patients maintain self-care will lessen the strain on the health care system (e.g., fewer hospitalizations, delayed utilization of palliative care hospice).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
54
Inclusion Criteria
  • newly diagnosed glioblastoma
  • fluent in English
  • scheduled to be treated with concurrent chemoradiation (or within 2 weeks of starting treatment)
Exclusion Criteria
  • brain metastases secondary to non-central nervous system cancer
  • less than 18 years old
  • receiving treatment at a location other than the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
  • deemed unfit to exercise by a study oncologist
  • lack of fluency in English
  • psychiatric or neurological disorders that could interfere with participation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Exercise in GBMExerciseAll patients will be assigned a three-month exercise intervention according to their own capabilities and current activity levels
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Progression-Free Survival6 months

Time to tumor progression, based on Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) criteria

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sleep Quality3, 6, 12 and 18 months post-treatment

as measured by a validated questionnaire

Overall survivalUp to 18 months post-treatment

rate of overall survival

Personality Changes3, 6, 12 and 18 months post-treatment

as measured by a standardized questionnaire

Mood3, 6, 12 and 18 months post-treatment

as measured by a validated questionnaire

Cognitive Decline3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months post-treatment

Tests will be scored according to published criteria, converted to z-scores based on population norms, and averaged to create an overall cognitive function score. COgnitive decline will be defined as declined scores at a given time point (preservation of cognitive functions will be defined as stable or improved scores at a given time point).

Cognitive Complaints3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months post-treatment

as measured by a validated questionnaire

Physical Function3, 6, 12 and 18 months post-treatment

strength, balance, cardiovascular endurance

Quality of Life3, 6, 12 and 18 months post-treatment

as measured by a validated questionnaire

Interference with valued activities and interests3, 6, 12 and 18 months post-treatment

as measured by a validated questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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