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Effects of a Strength Physical Exercise Program in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients
Sponsor: University of Salamanca
Summary
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a hematological neoplasm that primarily affects older individuals and is the most common type of leukemia in adults in Western countries. CLL mainly affects older adults, with an average age at diagnosis of around 70 years, and there is a slightly higher risk in men compared to women. It is characterized by the proliferation of clonal B lymphocytes in peripheral blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid organs. Although CLL has a relatively slow progression in many cases, patients may experience chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, functional impairment, and psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, which significantly affect their quality of life. In this context, it has been shown that physical exercise, especially strength training, can considerably improve physical and psychological conditions in oncology populations, such as those with breast cancer and colorectal cancer, as well as in older adults, where the benefits of resistance training are widely recognized. These benefits include increased muscle strength, reduced fatigue, improved functional abilities, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life. Furthermore, there is evidence that exercise can reduce systemic inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), and improve lipid profiles by lowering total cholesterol and triglycerides, which is crucial for cancer patients at risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Official title: Effects of a Strength Physical Exercise Program in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Frailty.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-03-10
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-02-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
Supervised strength exercise sessions: There will be two sessions per week, each lasting 50 minutes. Each session will consist of three distinct parts: Warm-up: 10 minutes of global strength and aerobic exercises at 6/10 on the Rating Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale. Strength training: 6 strength exercises targeting the major muscle groups, lasting 30 minutes. The initial load will be set at 70% of the estimated 1-RM (assessed in the first session and based on the individual patient). When the participant is able to complete 3 sets of 12 repetitions with the established weight in two consecutive sessions, the weight will be increased by 10%. The exercises will be performed in a circuit format with 30 seconds of rest between exercises and 90 seconds of rest between sets. Cool-down/stretching: 10 minutes of a combination of breathing exercises and stretching for the major muscle groups. Promotion of physical activity: Participants
Home exercise
Participants will complete three weekly home training sessions that will not coincide with supervised training days. Each session will last 20 minutes, they will complete two sets of five exercises, with one minute of work and one minute of rest.