Home exercise program to enhance quality of life for colorectal cancer patients
Official title: National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch.
Run by National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch · NCT05224518 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a 12-week home exercise program using elastic bands can help improve quality of life for people with colorectal cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 106 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hsinchu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 21, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 19, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05224518 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults over 20 years old with colorectal cancer stages in situ, I, II, or III, who can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with acute limb inflammation, recent abdominal surgery, or significant cardiovascular issues may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a 12-week home exercise intervention using elastic band training for patients with colorectal cancer. The trial employs a randomized controlled design, dividing participants into an intervention group and a control group receiving conventional therapy. The primary focus is on improving fatigue, sleep quality, muscle endurance, and overall quality of life among participants. Data collection occurs during clinic visits, allowing for a thorough assessment of the intervention's impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the quality of life and reduce fatigue in colorectal cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with exercise interventions in cancer care, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
A. Inclusion criteria 1. Above the age of 20, with colorectal cancer pathological stage in situ, I, II, and III. 2. Coherent, with no mental abnormalities. 3. Able to read Mandarin or communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese to complete the questionnaire. 4. Provided informed consent. 5. No physical disabilities. B. Exclusion criteria 1. Acute inflammation of the limbs and joints. 2. Previous abdominal surgery within 3 months. 3. Symptomatic cardiovascular events. 4. Long-term anti-depressant drug use. 5. Unilateral restrictions of the upper or lower limbs. 6. History of medium- or high-intensity exercise for more than half a year. 7. Having colostoma or ileostoma.
Where it's running
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NTU Hsin-Chu Hospital
Hsinchu, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zih-Yun Deng, BSN
- Email: debby820130@gmail.com
- Phone: 0917741835
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.