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Effects of a Multicomponent Exercise Program in Older Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Summary
This study aims to understand how a home-based exercise program can help improve strength, mobility, and quality of life in older adults receiving cancer treatment. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups: One group will follow a one-year multicomponent exercise program based on the ViviFrail model, done safely at home. The other group will continue with usual care. We will include men and women aged 60 or older treated at Hospital Conceição in Porto Alegre. Assessments will take place at the beginning and after 12, 24, and 48 weeks. We will measure walking speed, balance, muscle strength, and ask about quality of life, symptoms, and daily activity. The goal is to see whether home-based exercise can help older adults with cancer stay stronger, more independent, and feel better during treatment.
Official title: Effects of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Functional Capacity, Neuromuscular Parameters, Quality of Life, and Disease-Related Symptoms in Older Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2026-03-02
Completion Date
2027-06-01
Last Updated
2026-05-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Multicomponent exercise
Participants randomized to the intervention group will receive educational material about exercising during cancer treatment. In addition, they will receive a physical exercise passport based on the ViviFrail program (A, B, C, or D) according to their baseline assessment. The passport includes instructions and illustrations of each exercise, as well as details on the number of sets and repetitions, required equipment, and a training log. Furthermore, participants in the intervention group will have access to online materials, including videos demonstrating each exercise, and will attend a pre-scheduled in-person session at Hospital Conceição in Porto Alegre to address any questions.
Locations (2)
Escola de Educação Física Fisioterapia e Dança - UFRGS
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hospital Conceição
Porto Alegre, Brazil