Resistance Training Intervention to Improve Physical Function in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer … (NCT04837118) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Resistance Training Intervention to Improve Physical Function in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Receiving Combination Chemotherapy or Have Undergone Surgery, PancStrength Study
United States25 participantsStarted 2021-02-15
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial studies the safety of a real-time tele-exercise resistance training (training done using a tablet) in maintaining skeletal muscle, strength, physical function, and health-related quality of life in patients with pancreatic cancer who are receiving combination chemotherapy or have undergone surgery for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Tele-exercise resistance training may improve physical function and quality of life in patients with pancreatic cancer.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Biopsy-proven pancreatic adenocarcinoma, advanced stage (III-IV) (study 1) OR biopsy-proven pancreatic adenocarcinoma, at least 10 weeks post-surgical tumor resection and currently with no radiographic evidence of disease on recent computerized tomography (CT) scan (study 2)
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1
* Treatment plan of first-line FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy with planned return visit to MD Anderson Main Campus for restaging (study 1) OR plans to return to MDACC for restaging appointments in 3-4 months, including follow up CT scan (study 2)
* Able to schedule baseline (T0) appointment for fitness testing and program teaching at the Behavioral Research and Treatment Center (BRTC) or able to schedule remote fitness testing and program teaching
* Able to understand the description of the study, exercise program, and willing to participate
* Home access to wireless internet (Wi-Fi) and agreement to engage with study personnel for real-time tele-RT sessions
* Age \>= 18
* Meet all screening requirements
* PROVIDERS (FOR ACCEPTABILITY INTERVENTION): All GI medical oncologists, GI surgeons, advanced practice providers, and clinical dietitians who are involved in participants' care and have some interaction with intervention personnel during recruitment, referral, scheduling, or follow up will be asked to complete questionnaires assessing intervention acceptability. The exact number of providers who will be asked to complete …
What they're measuring
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Safety of the tele-resistance training (RT) program