Exercise program to improve quality of life for gastric cancer patients after surgery
The Effect of Home Based Walking Exercise on Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Quality, Circadian Rhythms and Quality of Life in Patients With Gastric Cancer Undergoing Gastrectomy
This study tests whether a special exercise program can help improve the quality of life for adults recovering from gastric cancer surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei county) |
| Trial ID | NCT04593134 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a rehabilitation exercise program aimed at improving fatigue, negative emotions, sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and overall quality of life in patients with gastric cancer who have undergone gastrectomy. Participants will be divided into an exercise group and a usual-care group, with assessments conducted at multiple time points over three years. The study is set in Taiwan and focuses on adult patients who meet specific health criteria post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 20 years old who have undergone surgery for gastric cancer and can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cardiovascular issues, poorly controlled diabetes, or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life for gastric cancer patients recovering from surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with exercise interventions in cancer recovery, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. After undergoing surgery and clinically diagnosed as gastric cancer. 2. Adults over 20 years old. 3. Hemoglobin (above 10 g/dL). 4. Clear consciousness and could communicate in either Mandarin or Taiwanese, and were not cognitively impaired were included. 5. No lower limb disability and able to walk on their own. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Suspected or confirmed bone metastasis. 2. Poorly controlled cardiovascular disease such as heart failure, arrhythmia, angina, myocardial infarction, chest pain during activities or rest in the past three months, and valvular heart disease using anticoagulants. 3. Poorly diabetes controlled, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C)\>9%, blood sugar higher than 250mg/dl or lower than 80mg/dl. 4. Those with poor blood pressure control, systolic blood pressure greater than 160mmHg or diastolic blood pressure than 100mmHg when quiet, and heart rate is greater than 100bpm when quiet. 5. Diagnosed as recurrent depression. 6. Regular exercise above moderate intensity, such as 150 minutes per week in the past three months.
Where this trial is running
Taipei county
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital — Taipei county, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pei-Shan Ho, BSN
- Email: psho@vghtpe.gov.tw
- Phone: 886-933937197
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.