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Clinical and Functional Variables in Oncology

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cancer
Cancer, Metastatic
Survivorship
Interventions
Other: Therapeutic Exercise and Education
Registration Number
NCT03879096
Lead Sponsor
University of Malaga
Brief Summary

The aim is to analyse the effect of a Therapeutic Exercise and Education programme in several clinical and functional outcomes in cancer patient and survivors

Detailed Description

In the oncology field, both patients and survivors have to face several symptoms, like cancer-related fatigue or pain. Cancer patients also have affected quality of life, lower levels of function and they are at higher risk of weight gain following diagnosis. Given the risk of obesity, both exercise and diet play a key role in recovery from cancer.

Hence, the aim of this study is to show the effect of a Therapeutic Exercise and Education programme (TEEP) in clinical and functional, including practical nutritional education in other clinical and functional secondary outcomes in cancer patients and survivors.

Variables included are: body composition, mediterranean-diet adherence, quality of life (QoL) and functional outcomes (limb functionality, physical activity, physical function and handgrip strength). Furthermore, laboratory variables like muscle thickness (ecography) and muscle activity (electromyography) were included.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • In the case of survivors: Patient who had been surgically treated for their primary tumour with no evidence of recurrence at the time of recruitment. The inclusion of patients undergoing hormonal treatment radiotherapy or antiHER therapy will be allowed.
  • In the case of cancer patients: patient who had been dignosed by cancer.

In both cases, all participants have to maintain the minimum physical function to perform exercise in group.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients were excluded if they had suffered any cardiovascular event defined as stable or unstable angor, acute pulmonary edema, cardiac rhythm disorders, or syncope of cause not affiliated in the year prior to inclusion

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ExperimentalTherapeutic Exercise and EducationThe sample will receive of a Therapeutic Exercise and Education programme
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF)Prior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

The Spanish version of the Piper Fatigue Scale-Revised (PFS-R) will be used

Change from Upper limb functionality (%)prior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

the Spanish version of Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI) questionnaire will be filled

Change from Lower limb functionality(%)prior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

the Spanish version of the Lower Limb Functional Index (LLFI) questionnaire will be filled

Change from Functional capacityprior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

It will be tested by 30-second Sit-To-Stand Test (30-STS), number of repetitions completed.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body Compositionprior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

BMI, basal metabolism, fat/lean mass and water balance will be measured by Tanita TBF-300A

Change fromQuality of life (self-reported questionnaire)prior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

It will be assessed by The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) version 3.0

Change from specific Breast Cancer Quality of life (self-reported questionnaire)prior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

It will be assessed by The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Breast Cancer-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-BR23)

Change from Grip Strength (dynamometry)prior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

maximal handgrip strength measured by a The Jamar® Hand Dynamometer (expressed in Kg)

Change from fat massprior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

The fat mass in the total weight of the body, expressed as Kg, measured by Tanita TBF-300A

Change from lean massprior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

The lean mass in the total weight of the body, expressed as Kg, measured by Tanita TBF-300A

Change from water balanceprior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

Water weight in the total weight of the body, expressed as Kg, measured by Tanita TBF-300A

Change from Muscle thicknessprior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

In biceps and cuadriceps muscles, both during relaxation and contraction.

Change from Basal Metabolismprior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

the number of calories required to keep your body functioning at restm, expressed in Kcal,measured by Tanita TBF-300A

Change from Body Mass Indexprior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

Body Mass Index calculated based on weight and height as: kilogrames (Kg)/ squared meters (Kg/m2)

Change from Physical activity (METS)prior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) questionnaire will be employed

Change from Handgrip Strength (Kg)prior and after intervention, an average of 3 months

Strength will be recorded by Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer Model SH5001

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Antonio Cuesta Vargas

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Málaga, Spain

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