Virtual Exercise Program to Support Physical Function During Chemotherapy for Adults with Various Cancers

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying whether a virtual exercise program can be successfully delivered to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The goal is to help patients exercise at home through telehealth video calls, which may reduce side effects like fatigue and loss of strength that affect daily activities. This trial focuses on diverse patients receiving curative chemotherapy and aims to evaluate the programs feasibility and impact on physical function and activity. Participants will engage in supervised telehealth exercise sessions twice weekly, combining aerobic and progressive resistance exercises, alongside unsupervised aerobic exercises totaling about 50 minutes per week. They will receive equipment such as a stationary bike, workbook, gloves, and resistance bands, and wear an accelerometer to monitor activity. The program continues until the end of standard chemotherapy or up to six months unless disease progression or toxicity occurs. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed on exercise session completion and retention rates over six months. Physical function tests like the 6 Minute Walk Test and grip strength will be measured at baseline and post-intervention. Patient-reported outcomes and employment status will also be tracked at baseline, end of intervention, and three months later. Follow-up visits occur at 4 weeks and 3 months after completing the exercise program to monitor continued effects and adherence.

Distance-Based Exercise to Preserve Function and Prevent Disability