Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 12 to 90

Personalized home exercise program for patients with bone tumors after surgery

Official title: Treatment Adherence to a Personalized Home Exercise Program in Patients With Bone Cancer Undergoing Lower Extremity Resection and Reconstruction

Run by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · NCT05779670 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether a personalized home exercise program helps patients with bone tumors recover better after surgery and chemotherapy.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages12 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorIstituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Bologna)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT05779670 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients aged 12 years and older with bone tumors who are undergoing lower limb surgery and receiving adjuvant treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have difficulty understanding the Italian language or do not use digital services 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 aims to evaluate how well patients with bone tumors adhere to a personalized home exercise program following lower limb salvage surgery and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. It focuses on the importance of rehabilitation in improving quality of life and reducing chemotherapy side effects. The study will collect data over two years from patients undergoing surgery, assessing factors that may influence their adherence to the exercise regimen. By promoting independent exercise, the study seeks to empower patients in their recovery process.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance recovery and quality of life for patients undergoing treatment for bone tumors.

How similar studies have gone: While there are no prior studies specifically targeting bone tumor patients with home exercise programs, similar approaches in other cancer populations have shown varying degrees of success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* patients aged 12 years with bone tumor undergoing surgery (resection and reconstruction of the lower limb) and in adjuvant treatment
* patients under physiotherapy treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with difficulties in understanding the Italian language
* patients not using digital services

Where it's running

  • Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
    Bologna, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.