RCT to Investigate Whether an Exercise Programme Improves the Physical Performance and QOL After BMT

Hematological Malignancies Clinical Trial

Official title: Randomised Controlled Trial to Investigate the Effects of an Exercise Programme on Physical Performance and Quality of Life After a Bone Marrow Transplant

Status Active, not recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The hypothesis is that exercise will improve the physical performance and quality of life of bone marrow/ haemopoietic stem cell transplants.The aim of the trial is to provide definite clinical evidence as to which( if any) type of exercise is most beneficial for this patient population. It is also aimed at improving the provision of physiotherapy services to this group of patients.

Clinical Trial Description

A three group, single blinded, randomised trial was designed to compare the effects of

1. aerobic plus active exercise and

2. aerobic plus resistance exercise to

3. control group of bone marrow/haemopoietic recipients not recieving exercise.

The hypotheses being tested is that

1. Exercise improves the physical performance of transplants recipients.

2. Exercise improves the quality of life of these patients;

3. resisted exercise added to aerobic exercise increases muscle strength or lean muscle mass and

4. There are no adverse events during either form of exercise ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hematological Malignancies

• NCT number: NCT00163644
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Bayside Health
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 2003