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FeelFit: High-intensity Interval Training to Improve Self-reported Physical Fitness in Brain Tumor Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc · Updated on 2025-04-06
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on self-reported physical fitness in adults with primary brain tumors who have stable disease. This study compares HIIT with a waiting-list control group and is part of the GRIP project aimed at improving quality of life for brain tumor patients. The focus is on measuring changes in physical fitness over time. Participants in the intervention group will engage in two supervised HIIT sessions per week on a stationary bike for 12 weeks. The exercise intensity is personalized based on each participant's maximum capacity. Both groups will receive general information on physical activity guidelines and will be asked to keep an exercise diary. Those in the waiting-list control group will have the option to participate in HIIT after the study period. During the study, participants will complete assessments of self-reported physical fitness at baseline, after 12 weeks of intervention, and at follow-ups 6 and 12 weeks later. VO2max, a measure of aerobic fitness, will also be evaluated at baseline and post-intervention. The total participation period includes the 12-week exercise phase followed by follow-up assessments to monitor lasting effects.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
FeelFit: High-intensity Interval Training to Improve Self-reported Physical Fitness in Brain Tumor Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Reduced self-reported physical fitness
- Age 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with a primary brain tumor
- Stable disease with no signs of tumor progression
- No oncological treatment for at least two months before joining
- Able to speak, read, and write in Dutch
You will not qualify if you...
- Karnofsky Performance Score less than 70
- Participated in a HIIT program within the last month
- Medical reasons preventing exercise (contraindications)
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants in the intervention group perform two supervised High-Intensity Interval Training sessions per week on a stationary bike for 12 weeks. They also receive information on general physical activity guidelines and keep an exercise diary.
Twice weekly supervised exercise sessions
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants are monitored for 6 weeks after the treatment to assess self-reported physical fitness and other outcomes.
1 to 2 visits depending on assessment schedule
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VU University Medical Centers, location VUmc
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1081 HV
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Research Team
M
Marieke Blom, Msc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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