Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Resistance exercise for patients with ocular melanoma

Official title: Impact of an In-hospital Exercise Program on the Health of Patients With Ocular Melanoma Undergoing Plaque Brachytherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by University of Valencia · NCT06970236 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if daily resistance training can improve health and well-being for patients with ocular melanoma who are receiving treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Valencia
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Valencia, Spain)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedMay 28, 2025
Trial IDNCT06970236 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with choroidal melanoma who are receiving plaque brachytherapy at the Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe.

Probably not a fit

Patients with health conditions that prevent high-intensity resistance training, unstable cardiac illnesses, serious metabolic disorders, or significant orthopedic 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 effects of resistance training on health-related blood biomarkers in patients with choroidal melanoma undergoing treatment with episcleral brachytherapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard care or an intervention group performing daily resistance training sessions during their hospitalization. The training will utilize elastic resistance bands and will be supervised by a trained physician. Additionally, the study will assess changes in physical function, quality of life, and levels of anxiety and depression.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the physical and mental well-being of patients undergoing treatment for ocular melanoma.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on resistance training specifically for ocular melanoma patients, similar approaches in other cancer treatments have shown positive outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults with Choroidal Melanoma diagnose and treated with plaque brachytherapy undergoing in "Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe" (Valencia).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Present a health status that forbids high intensity resistance training.
* Have any unsteady cardiac illness.
* Have serious metabolic disorder.
* Have any important orthopaedic disorder impeding exercise.

Where it's running

  • Hospital Universitari i Politècnic de La Fe
    Valencia, Spain, Spain
    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.