Precise Exercise Regimen for Cancer Care (PERCC): A Pilot Study
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of the Precise Exercise Regimen for Cancer Care (PERCC) exercise program in participants with stage II-III primary lung cancer.
Description
This research study is a feasibility pilot study and to test the feasibility of the Precise Exercise Regimen for Cancer Care (PERCC) exercise program in participants with stage II-III primary lung cancer. The research study procedures include screening for eligibility including evaluations of fitness and physical health, surveys, and study entry visits. Participation in the study is expected to be about 24 weeks. It is expected that about 20 people will take part in this research study
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years at time of diagnosis; due to the rarity of the disease in those \<18 years, this age bracket will not be included. * Histologically diagnosed with stage II or III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and has not started lung cancer treatment. * Patient's treatment plan is to receive neoadjuvant therapy (defined as chemotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, or chemotherapy and radiation therapy) followed by surgical treatment. Patients will be enrolled at least three weeks prior to receiving their first neoadjuvant treatment. * Ability to follow directions…
Interventions
- BehavioralPERCC
Personalized at-home exercise program, including aerobic and resistance exercise. Supervised by trained exercise professional via ZOOM (HIPPA complaint video conferencing platform). Study equipment of Fitbit and resistance bands will be provided to participants.
Location
- Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, Massachusetts