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Supervised Exercise for Bone Cancer

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Waitlist Available

Led By Valerae O Lewis

Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Patients must have a new diagnosis of primary bone tumor, and whose treatment plan includes surgery

Be younger than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at least 4 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at whether exercising before surgery can improve fitness in patients with bone cancer.

Who is the study for?

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.

What is being tested?

The 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.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly mentioned, potential side effects may include typical risks associated with physical activity such as muscle strain, fatigue, joint pain, and increased risk of injury especially since participants have bone tumors.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at least 4 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at least 4 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at least 4 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Feasibility defined as at least 10 of out 15 patients in the supervised exercise group complete more than or equal to 75% (9 of 12 sessions) supervised physical therapy exercise sessions

Secondary study objectives

Body Weight Changes

Blood coagulation tests