Supervised Exercise for Bone Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byValerae O. Lewis

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This clinical trial studies how well supervised exercise works in improving physical fitness before surgery in patients with bone cancer that can be removed by surgery. Supervised exercise may provide better short-term physical fitness in patients with bone cancer.

Research Team

Valerae O. Lewis

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for patients newly diagnosed with primary bone tumors who are planning to have surgery and will receive at least 4 weeks of chemotherapy before the operation. They must be willing to wear a Fitbit and get their main cancer treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Those with neurological or structural issues that prevent safe exercise, severe co-morbid illnesses, or cognitive disorders affecting safety adherence cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

I am willing to wear a Fitbit.

I have been newly diagnosed with a bone tumor and will undergo surgery.

I will get chemotherapy for at least 4 weeks before my surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have a cognitive disorder which impacts the ability to follow directions or adhere to safety rules; this will be determined by the physical therapist by assessing whether a neurological disorder or musculoskeletal disorder would prevent the patient from safely exercising

Any patient who, in the opinion of the investigators, will be unable to comply with a supervised exercise regimen

Any concurrent co-morbid illness and/or infection which in the opinion of the investigators could make the patient unable to comply fully with the trial procedures

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Supervised Exercise (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing whether supervised exercise can improve physical fitness in bone cancer patients before they undergo surgery. Participants will engage in an exercise regimen while wearing an activity monitor (Fitbit) to track their progress.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Group II (fitbit)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Patients wear a fitbit.

Group II: Group I (supervised exercise)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Patients wear a fitbit and undergo supervised physical therapy exercise sessions over 40 minutes 3-5 times a week for at least 4 weeks.