Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Two groups:Exercise training program once per week for 2 months (total of 8 sessions). The exercise program was specifically designed by physiotherapists including the components of warm up, stretchin
Sponsors
Tuen Mun Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of localized prostate cancer; No regular exercise (undertaking structured aerobic or resistance training less than two times per week) within the past 6 months; Ambulatory without aid and able to complete self-report measures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Major health problems (uncontrolled hypertension, i.e., seated systolic blood pressure >160mmHg or seated diastolic blood pressure >90mmHg, uncontrolled insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, severe arthritis, and obvious cognitive dysfunction). Recent history of sudden onset of shortness of breath on exertion or a recent history of dizziness, blurred vision, or fainting spells. Recent history of unstable angina, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, or cardiac failure. Bone, back, or neck pain of recent onset, or inability to exercise.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Fatigue level with numeric rating scale with 0-10;2. Resting BP/P;3. Handgrip & Quadriceps strength;4. 30 second sit to stand test;5. Functional reach in standing;6. Personal Wellbeing Index;7. Urinary incontinence questionnaires; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLee Yin Tak
Outcome results
None listed