Feasibility Testing of a Dyadic Exercise Program for Patients Undergoing Thoracic Radiotherapy and Their Family Caregivers

Part of paid clinical trials in Houston, Texas.

Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Study ID
NCT07234799
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Exercise — OTHER
    Study participants will engage in 7-10 exercises per session targeting major muscle groups (e.g. quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, back, chest, arms, abdominal muscles). Movements will alternate between the lower and upper body thus allowing ample time for muscle-group recovery between exercises.

Study Details

The goal of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an exercise intervention for patients undergoing thoracic radiation and their family caregivers.

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 18, 2025
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
May 4, 2028
Completion
May 4, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Exercise Protocol
    The protocol will be comprised of up to 15 exercise sessions over the course of participants' 5-6 weeks radiation treatment period with each session lasting up to 60 minutes. Exercise sessions are a combination of resistance, aerobic, and flexibility training using bodyweight and/or elastic bands for resistance.

Primary Outcome Measure

Quality of Life Questionnaire [ Time Frame: Through study completion; an average of 1 year ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexas77030
Kathrin Milbury, MA,PHD
[email protected]
713-745-2868
Kathrin Milbury, MA,PHD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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