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Pre-infusion Aerobic Cycling Exercise for CardioRespiratory Fitness in Cancer Patients

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Dublin, Trinity College
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Background to this Research Patients who undergo cancer treatment involving chemotherapy or immunotherapy, can experience considerable reductions in their fitness levels. This is a concern, as exercise is a really important part of cancer care. Therefore delivering exercise programmes that support patients during their chemotherapy or immunotherapy treatment will be essential to helping people to maintain their fitness levels. Research is needed to examine the best way to introduce exercise into the patient pathway in a way that is convenient and patient-centred. The Specific Questions Being Asked This research project aims to examine the effect of an exercise programme which involves exercising on the cancer treatment day ward with a physiotherapist while waiting for treatment infusion as a safe and effective way of supporting patients to keep fit and active during chemotherapy treatme

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged \>18. Histological confirmed diagnosis of stage I to IIIc breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer. Scheduled to receive chemotherapy ยฑ immunotherapy with curative intent over at least a 12-week period. Medical clearance from oncologist to partake in regular exercise in accordance with ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm. Able to use exercise bike independently. Ability to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced/metastatic disease. Scheduled to receive concurrent chemoradiotherapy. New pain or other pain that would preclude ability to use bike. Inability to read and understand English. Deemed unfit to proceed from results of CPET. Unstable angina, arrhythmia, hypertension or decompensated heart failure. Dementia or psychiatric illness which would preclude safe independent exercise. Acute untreated embolus/infarct. Dissecting aneurysm. Acute myocarditis or pericarditis.
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What it tests

  • Exercise
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Where

1 site
Beacon Hospital Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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