Home-based physical activity after treatment for esophageal cancer-A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The treatment of most esophageal cancer patients includes chemo(radio)therapy and extensive surgery, causing physical decline with loss of muscles. This trial aimed to test the hypothesis that a tailored home-based physical activity (PA) intervention improves muscle strength and mass in patients having undergone curative treatment for esophageal cancer.

Methods

Patients operated for esophageal cancer 1 year earlier were included in a nationwide randomized controlled trial in Sweden in 2016-2020. The intervention group was randomized to a 12-week home-based exercise program, while the control group was encouraged to maintain routine daily PA. The primary outcomes were changes in maximal/average hand grip strength measured with hand grip dynamometer and lower extrem

SUBMITTER: Anandavadivelan P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9939163 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature