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The main purpose of this randomized-controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of prehabilitation based on exercise training (ET) on functional capacity in HNC patients treated with chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Forty-six participants will be randomized (1:1 ratio) into prehabilitation and usual care groups. The length of intervention will be at least 2 weeks. Data will be collected at diagnosis, immediately before anti-cancer treatment start and 4 weeks following CRT. Primary outcome is functional capacity as assessed by the six-minute walk test. Additional measures include muscle strength, endothelial function, arterial stiffness, inflammatory biomarkers, body composition, quality of life, treatment tolerance, compliance to treatment, progression-free survival, and overall survival.


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NCT number NCT05418842
Study type Interventional
Source Associacao de Investigacao de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia
Contact Catarina Garcia, Msc
Phone +351229866000
Email catarina.garcia@ismai.pt
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date June 1, 2021
Completion date December 31, 2024

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