Health Condition 1: null- Diagnosis of advanced lung cancer (stage IIIâ??IV NSCLC), declared as unresectable by the multidisciplinary oncology team.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Mixed exercises, which includes resistance exercises and aerobic exercises.: Progressive resistance exercises
Resistance exercises will target the major muscle groups using simple and
however, swimming, cycling and running may be considered as alternative aerobic activities. Our aim is to achieve 30-60 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise for 5 days a week. However, consi
Sponsors
Tata Memorial Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of advanced lung cancer (stage IIIâ??IV NSCLC), declared as unresectable by the multidisciplinary oncology team. Aged 18 or above with WHO performance status 0â??2. Participants should be medically fit to undergo mixed type of exercise (Aerobics and resistance) Ability to fill the self reported questionnaire in any of the three languages (English, Hindi and Marathi). Not being previously enrolled in a physiotherapy or exercise program. Posted for or receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy or combination of chemo-radiotherapy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Life expectancy less than 6 months. Inability to complete baseline physical fitness test. Pregnancy Any neurological, orthopaedic condition that may impede ambulation. Suffering from severe mental or cognitive impairment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cancer related fatique assessed using FACIT-FTimepoint: 1st assessment between 6th to 10th week and 2nd assessment between 22nd to 26th | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life general and specific through FACT-G and FACT-L repectively, 6 Minute Walk Test, Isometric Handgrip Strength, MRCD. Timepoint: 1St Follow-up (6th - 10th week) 2nd Follow-up (22nd - 26th week) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Vincent Singh Paramanandam
Tata Memorial Hospital
Outcome results
None listed