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Home-Based Physiotherapy in Oncology
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of a supervised home-based physiotherapy programme for adult oncology patients. The programme combines aerobic cycling exercise, resistance training, and mental preparation strategies, delivered at home with regular professional supervision. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Is a 6-month supervised home-based physiotherapy programme feasible in terms of recruitment, adherence, and retention? Is the programme safe for oncology patients undergoing or having recently completed cancer treatment? Is the programme acceptable and satisfactory from the patient's perspective? How do physical function and health-related quality of life change over the course of the programme? This is a single-arm feasibility study with no comparison group. Participants will: Receive a stationary exercise bike delivered and installed at their home Follow a 6-month individualized physiotherapy programme including: Three weekly sessions combining moderate-intensity cycling and resistance exercises Wear a connected activity watch during exercise sessions to monitor heart rate and exercise duration Receive weekly supervision from oncology-trained physiotherapists through alternating in-person hospital visits and structured phone calls Complete physical function assessments and questionnaires on quality of life, fatigue, and programme satisfaction at baseline, mid-program, and study completion The results of this study will inform the design of a future larger controlled trial and contribute to the development of accessible home-based rehabilitation programmes for oncology patients.
Official title: Home-Based Physiotherapy for Oncology Patients: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Supervised Exercise Programme
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
21
Start Date
2026-03
Completion Date
2028-03
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Home-based cycling + resistance training with physiotherapist supervision
Participants complete a 6-month supervised home-based physiotherapy programme. The intervention includes three weekly exercise sessions consisting of approximately 20 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic cycling followed by 20 minutes of resistance training. Exercise intensity is prescribed and monitored using perceived exertion and heart rate. A stationary exercise bike is delivered and installed at the participant's home. Participants receive weekly supervision by oncology-trained physiotherapists through alternating in-person hospital visits and structured telephone calls. Mental preparation strategies, including motivational support and goal setting, are integrated during in-person visits to support adherence and self-management.
Locations (1)
HUG
Geneva, Switzerland