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Lung Cancer Exercise Training Study

Lung Cancer Exercise Training Study: A Randomized Trial of Aerobic Training, Resistance Training, or Both in Lung Cancer Patients

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01068210
Enrollment
110
Registered
2010-02-12
Start date
2015-10-31
Completion date
2024-03-29
Last updated
2025-05-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Lung Cancer

Keywords

Exercise Intervention, Lung Cancer, 15-215

Brief summary

The purpose of the study is look at the effects of different types of exercise training with a stretching group and its effect on lung cancer patients. Subjects will take part in a 16 week training intervention that can consist of aerobic, resistance, aerobic & resistance, or a control group. Pre and Post testing will include stress tests, echos, blood, and urine samples.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALAerobic Training

The overall goal for all the exercise training groups will be 3 supervised exercise sessions per week an intensity between 50 to 100% of the individually determined VO2peak for aerobic training and an intensity between 50% to 85% of 1-RM for resistance training. All the exercise interventions are designed such that participants begin exercising at a low intensity (\ 50%-60% VO2peak / 1RM) that is subsequently increased to more moderate to vigorous intensity (\ 70%-100% VO2peak / \ 70-85% 1RM) when appropriate. All interventions will be individually tailored to each patient following the principles of aerobic or resistance training prescription guidelines for adults.

The ultimate goal for the progressive stretching program is 3 individual stretching sessions. All sessions are required to be supervised. Duration of the stretching sessions is prescribed and implemented in accordance with standard stretching and flexibility training principles. This approach will be applied to guide each participant's prescribed stretching plan, with dose and scheduling modifications made by exercise physiologists, as required.

BEHAVIORALResistance Training

The ultimate goal for resistance training alone is 3 resistance training session/week at an intensity above 50% to 85% of 1-RM for 30-60 minutes/session. Resistance trainings will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Participants will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength.

The ultimate goal will be three combined exercise sessions per week at an intensity above 50% VO2speak and above 50% 1-RM for aerobic and resistance training, respectively for 30-90 minutes/session.

Sponsors

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
CollaboratorNIH
Duke University
CollaboratorOTHER
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Signed informed consent prior to initiation of study-related procedures * Age 21 - 80 years * Weight \< 205 kgs * ECOG ≤ 1 * Diagnosed with histologically confirmed lung cancer, regardless of disease stage and receiving any prior line of any therapy in the context of metastatic disease * An interval of at least three months following the completion of primary resection, if appropriate * An interval of no longer than ten years following completion of primary therapy, if appropriate * Life expectancy ≥ 4 months * Performing less than 150 minutes of structured moderate-intensity or strenuous-intensity exercise per week * Exercise intolerance (i.e., patients must have a VO2peak below that predicted for active age and sex-matched individuals) * Willing to be randomized to one of the study arms * Willing to commit to the study program and comply with all related protocol procedures * Able to achieve an acceptable peak baseline CPET, as defined by any of the following criteria: * achieving a plateau in oxygen consumption, concurrent with an increase in power output; * a respiratory exchange ratio ≥ 1.10; * attainment of maximal predicted heart rate (HRmax) (i.e., within 10 bpm of age-predicted HRmax \[HRmax = 220-Age\[years\]); * volitional exhaustion, as measured by a rating of perceived exertion (RPE) ≥ 18 on the BORG scale. * Able to complete an acceptable baseline CPET in the absence of high risk ECG findings or other inappropriate response to exercise as determined by the PI. * Ability to achieve and complete an acceptable baseline one-repetition maximum muscular strength test as defined by the effective execution of protocol-specific joint and muscle ranges of motion without remarkable signs or symptoms of pain, discomfort or distress.

Exclusion criteria

* Presence of a concurrent, actively treated other malignancy, or history of other malignancy treated within the past 3 years (other than non-melanoma skin cancer); * Room air desaturation at rest ≤ 85%; * Mental impairment leading to inability to cooperate. * Any of the following absolute contraindications to cardiopulmonary exercise testing: * Acute myocardial infarction (within 3-5 days of any planned study procedures); * Unstable angina; * Uncontrolled arrhythmia causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise; * Recurrent syncope; * Active endocarditis; * Acute myocarditis or pericarditis; * Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis; * Uncontrolled heart failure; * Acute (within 3 months) pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction; * Thrombosis of lower extremities; * Suspected dissecting aneurysm; * Uncontrolled asthma; * Pulmonary edema; * Respiratory failure; * Acute non-cardiopulmonary disorders that may affect exercise performance or be aggravated by exercise (i.e., infection, renal failure, thyrotoxicosis)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Changes in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)17 weeksTo compare the efficacy of different types of exercise training modalities, relative to progressive stretching (attention control group)

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Aerobic Training
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. During each session, the participant will cycle on a stationary bicycle at moderate intensity for approximately 30-60 minutes. Aerobic Training: The overall goal for all the exercise training groups will be 3 supervised exercise sessions per week an intensity between 50 to 100% of the individually determined VO2peak for aerobic training and an intensity between 50% to 85% of 1-RM for resistance training. All the exercise interventions are designed such that participants begin exercising at a low intensity (\ 50%-60% VO2peak / 1RM) that is subsequently increased to more moderate to vigorous intensity (\ 70%-100% VO2peak / \ 70-85% 1RM) when appropriate. All interventions will be individually tailored to each patient following the principles of aerobic or resistance training prescription guidelines for adults.
24
Resistance Training
A customized and supervised resistance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). Resistance training will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Patients will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength The participant will be trained to perform different resistance exercise, alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Resistance Training: The ultimate goal for resistance training alone is 3 resistance training session/week at an intensity above 50% to 85% of 1-RM for 30-60 minutes/session. Resistance trainings will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Participants will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength.
23
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level, and will be a combination of Arm A and Arm B, described above. At each session, the participant will complete aerobic training on a stationary bicycle and also resistance training using stationary weight machines. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-90 minutes. Aerobic and Resistance Training: The ultimate goal will be three combined exercise sessions per week at an intensity above 50% VO2speak and above 50% 1-RM for aerobic and resistance training, respectively for 30-90 minutes/session.
20
Progressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)
A customized and supervised progressive stretching program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The progressive stretching program will consist of a series of stretching exercises alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups/joints. This program will consist of three exercise sessions a week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Progressive Stretching: The ultimate goal for the progressive stretching program is 3 individual stretching sessions. All sessions are required to be supervised. Duration of the stretching sessions is prescribed and implemented in accordance with standard stretching and flexibility training principles. This approach will be applied to guide each participant's prescribed stretching plan, with dose and scheduling modifications made by exercise physiologists, as required.
23
Total90

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyDisease progression0002
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up1221
Overall StudySecond cancer0100

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicAerobic TrainingTotalProgressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)Combined Aerobic and Resistance TrainingResistance Training
Age, Continuous65 years65 years67 years63 years64 years
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
20 Participants78 Participants19 Participants19 Participants20 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants11 Participants4 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants4 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants15 Participants3 Participants2 Participants8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
20 Participants71 Participants19 Participants18 Participants14 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
24 participants90 participants23 participants20 participants23 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants59 Participants16 Participants13 Participants15 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants31 Participants7 Participants7 Participants8 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 240 / 230 / 200 / 23
other
Total, other adverse events
8 / 2415 / 2312 / 203 / 23
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 240 / 230 / 200 / 23

Outcome results

Primary

Changes in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)

To compare the efficacy of different types of exercise training modalities, relative to progressive stretching (attention control group)

Time frame: 17 weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Aerobic TrainingChanges in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)Baseline17.9 mL/kg/minStandard Deviation 5.5
Aerobic TrainingChanges in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)Follow up19.2 mL/kg/minStandard Deviation 5.6
Resistance TrainingChanges in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)Follow up15.2 mL/kg/minStandard Deviation 3.8
Resistance TrainingChanges in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)Baseline15.2 mL/kg/minStandard Deviation 3.2
Combined Aerobic and Resistance TrainingChanges in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)Baseline15.2 mL/kg/minStandard Deviation 4.5
Combined Aerobic and Resistance TrainingChanges in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)Follow up16.5 mL/kg/minStandard Deviation 5.5
Progressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)Changes in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)Baseline14.5 mL/kg/minStandard Deviation 4.1
Progressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)Changes in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)Follow up14.5 mL/kg/minStandard Deviation 4.1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026