Personalized Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors After Curative Treatment to Improve Fitness and Health

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to develop a safe and systematic exercise assessment and prescription program specifically for cancer survivors who have completed their primary curative treatments at least two months prior. It addresses the challenges cancer patients face when starting exercise due to health risks and seeks to create a personalized, reproducible workflow for exercise prescription based on thorough health evaluations. Participants undergo a comprehensive evaluation led by a physiatrist, including medical history review, cardiovascular risk profiling, functional physical fitness tests, cardiopulmonary exercise testing CPET, and musculoskeletal ultrasound if needed. Based on these assessments, participants are classified into high, moderate, or low exercise risk groups and receive individualized exercise prescriptions involving aerobic, resistance, and flexibility training tailored in intensity, frequency, and duration. The study involves ongoing exercise with continuous monitoring and adjustments. During the study, participants track their exercise progress weekly using training logs and report every four weeks. Full reassessments occur at baseline, three months, and six months to safely adjust exercise prescriptions. Researchers measure outcomes such as handgrip strength, arm curls, chair stands, balance, walking distance, peak oxygen consumption, and quality of life questionnaires. The program includes safety monitoring and data feedback to ensure ongoing participant safety and intervention quality.

Development and Dissemination of Exercise Prescription and Intervention for Cancer Populations