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Flexi Band Resistance Training Versus EMS Exercise in Patients With the Diagnosis of Malignant Diseases
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a 12-week flexi band resistance training program compared to different whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) exercise programs on muscle strength, body composition (in particular muscle mass), cardiorespiratory fitness, inflammation, and patient-reported subjective outcomes (e.g. quality of life, fatigue, performance status) in patients with malignant disease undergoing curative or palliative anti-cancer treatment.
Official title: Effects of Flexi Band Resistance Training Versus Different Electromyostimulation Exercise Programs in Patients With the Diagnosis of Malignant Diseases
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2019-05-01
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2026-01-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
WB-EMS (Sham-intervention)
Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS): WB-EMS with low-threshold stimulation during a study period of 12 weeks combined with standard nutritional therapy (individualized, protein-rich nutritional therapy and counseling; targeted Protein intake/day: 1.2 - 1.5 g per kg bodyweight) * patients perform simple exercises during the stimulation period following a video tutorial * time-effort per session: \~20 min * 2 training sessions per week
WB-EMS
Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS): WB-EMS during study period of 12 weeks combined with standard nutritional therapy (individualized, protein-rich nutritional therapy and counseling; targeted Protein intake/day: 1.2 - 1.5 g per kg bodyweight) * WB-EMS stimulation protocol: Frequency of 85 Hz, pulse duration of 0.35 ms, stimulation period of 6 sec, resting period of 4 sec; * patients perform simple exercises during the stimulation period following a video tutorial * time-effort per session: \~20 min * 2 training sessions per week
Free WB-EMS
Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) using a mobile system: WB-EMS during study period of 12 weeks combined with standard nutritional therapy (individualized, protein-rich nutritional therapy and counseling; targeted Protein intake/day: 1.2 - 1.5 g per kg bodyweight) * WB-EMS stimulation protocol: Frequency of 85 Hz, pulse duration of 0.35 ms, stimulation period of 6 sec, resting period of 4 sec; * patients perform simple exercises during the stimulation period following a video tutorial * time-effort per session: \~20 min * 2 training sessions per week
Flexi band resistance training
Flexi band resistance Training: Training during study period of 12 weeks combined with standard nutritional therapy (individualized, protein-rich nutritional therapy and counseling; targeted Protein intake/day: 1.2 - 1.5 g per kg bodyweight) * patients perform resistance exercises using flexi bands * flexi band exercises are conceptualized to activate similar muscle groups as EMS exercise * time-effort per session: \~20 min * 2 training sessions per week
Locations (1)
Department of Medicine 1, Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports
Erlangen, Germany