Progressive resistance training in head and neck cancer patients undergoing concomitant chemoradiotherapy.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma undergoing concomitant chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) frequently experience weight loss, especially loss of lean body mass (LBM), and reduced functional performance. This study investigated whether a 12-week hospital-based progressive resistance training (PRT) program during CCRT is feasible in the clinical setting before planning initiation of a larger randomized study which is the long-term goal.

Study design

Prospective pilot study.

Methods

Twelve patients receiving CCRT were planned to attend a 12-week PRT program. Primary endpoint was feasibility measured as attendance to training sessions. Secondary endpoints included changes in functional performance, muscle strength, and body composition measured by Dual

SUBMITTER: Lonkvist CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5654939 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature