NCT01422993

Pilot Study of Strength and Balance Training Program for Persons With Oxaliplatin Induced Neuropathy

A Pilot Study of a Strength and Balance Training Program for Persons With Oxaliplatin Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 4 (actual)
• Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects on strength, balance, and neuropathic symptoms (numbness, tingling, pain, weakness) of a 12 week, bi-weekly, 60 minute, group exercise program designed to improve lower extremity strength and balance with persons with oxaliplatin induced peripheral neuropathy.

Conditions

• Neuropathy
• Gastrointestinal Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	12 Week Exercise Program	Participants will be asked to take part in a one hour exercise program twice a week for 12 weeks. They will also be asked to answer questionnaires and participate in an evaluation of their strength, balance, and physical function every 4 weeks immediately following the exercise program. This evaluation will take an additional hour every 4 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2011-07-01
• Primary completion: 2016-04-01
• Completion: 2016-12-01
• First posted: 2011-08-25
• Last updated: 2016-12-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States