NCT05158530

Effect of Exercise Training in Lung Cancer

Effect Of Exercise Training In Patients With Lung Cancer During Chemotherapy Treatment

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

To determine the effects of exercise training in patients with lung cancer during chemotherapy treatment. In currently accessible literature, majority studies, met-analysis, and systemic reviews are related to surgical procedures and post-op pulmonary Rehabilitation of patients with Lung cancer. In literature, Gap related to the control group was observed also. The current study aimed to fulfill this gap by planning a structured intervention plan for the control group as well. It will also add in literature the deficiency of oncology rehab for patients receiving chemotherapy only.

Detailed description

Literature suggested that a pulmonary rehabilitation program for patients with non-small cell lung cancer undergoing induction chemo-radiotherapy seems to improve respiratory function. It is particularly recommended for smokers and patients with respiratory impairment.

Conditions

• Lung Cancer, Nonsmall Cell

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Aerobic training	Aerobic training ( with cycle ergometer, 5-minute warm-up 15 - 30 minute cycle +5 minute cooldown) 40%-60% intensity calculated through Karvonen formula 3 days/ week
OTHER	Pulmonary Exercises	4 weeks protocol 1. Deep breathing Exercises\* 10 Reps 3 sets 2. Postural drainage (10 minutes \* 2 sets /day) 3. Incentive spirometry\* 10 Reps 3 sets 4. Bed activities (Active ankle and hand pumping exercise \* 10 Reps 3 sets)

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-12-20
• Primary completion: 2022-04-01
• Completion: 2022-04-01
• First posted: 2021-12-15
• Last updated: 2022-04-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan