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Prehabilitation
Rochester, MN
Physical activity plays an important role in reducing the adverse effects of cancer treatment. There are few studies using prehabilitation to improve peri-operative outcomes in patients undergoing cancer surgery. This study will pilot a program of structured activity for women undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy with the intent to improve their physical state prior to surgical intervention and thus improve outcomes.
It has been shown that patients with advanced ovarian cancer may suffer from high levels of cancer –specific distress, depression and anxiety. It has also been proposed that psychological resilience can favorably affect psychological and treatment-related outcomes in cancer ...
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A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Exercise on Fatigue in Thyroid Cancer Survivors
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an exercise program reduces fatigue and improves physical activity in thyroid cancer patients, and to determine the effect of a home-based program compared to a center- based program.
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A Study to Evaluate Exercise for Cancer Patients at Risk of Falling
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to develop a data-driven approach that enables healthcare providers to “prescribe” exercise in the appropriate dose in a manner analogous to prescribing a drug.
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Breast Cancer, Reasoning, And Activity Intervention
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
This phase II trial tests whether an exercise intervention works to improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors. Many breast cancer survivors report cancer-related cognitive impairment, which this has recently become a priority in clinical research due to its dramatic impact on daily functioning, quality of life, and long-term health. Aerobic exercise has the potential to improve cognitive function and brain health in older adults and is recommended as a safe, tolerable, and accessible complementary therapy for breast cancer survivors. This study aims to understand the effects of physical activity compared with health education on memory, attention, and brain health ...