Effects of a Training Intervention After Thoracoabdominal Oesophagus Surgery -a Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Oesophagus Cancer
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
- Enrollment
- 64
- Primary Endpoint
- Degree of physical disability estimated by the Disability Rating Index (DRI)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study evaluates the effect of a training intervention after thoracoabdominal resection of the oesophagus. Half of the patients scheduled for thoracoabdominal oesophagus surgery were randomized to an intervention group while the other half a control group.
Detailed Description
It is well known that thoracoabdominal oesophageal resection for cancer is a procedure with high risks for complications. Earlier trials have shown that respiratory restrictions persist after the operation as well as lower physical function, range of motion in the rib-cage and limitations in activities in daily living. There are, however, only two clinical studies that evaluate postoperative breathing exercises and none evaluating any other rehabilitation interventions. In other types of extensive surgery that may affect mobility with trauma to muscles and bone structures in the thorax and thoracic spinal column, there is strong evidence that speaks for an active rehabilitation approach in favour of a less active one. The intervention evaluated was a rehabilitation program including exercises to restore lung function, range of motion in the thoracic spine and shoulders and strength exercises for the back extensors, shoulders and legs.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients scheduled for thoracoabdominal oesophageal resection
- •Ability to perform 90 W during a sub-maximal bicycle test
- •Ability to speak Swedish
Exclusion Criteria
- •Serious untreated cardiac disease that may be critical
- •Musculoskeletal or neurological disease or trauma affecting respiration or range of motion in the rib cage
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Degree of physical disability estimated by the Disability Rating Index (DRI)
Time Frame: 3 months
12 items covering activities from dressing and going for walks to lifting heavy objects and exercising. The item responses were rated on visual analogue scales (0-100)
Secondary Outcomes
- FVC (Forced Vital Capacity)(3 months)
- Pain in the neck, rib cage and shoulders (visual analogue scale)(3 months)
- Range of motion(3 months)
- Physical function (Time stand test and heel rise test)(3 months)
- Physical Activity (six-level scale)(3 months)
- Quality of Life by EORTC QLQ-C30(3 months)
- PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)(3 months)
- FEV1 s(3 months)