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Exercise for Improving Radiotherapy Efficacy in Rectal Cancer
This is a single arm feasibility study of exercise for improving short- course neoadjuvant radiotherapy efficacy in people diagnosed with locally advanced rectal cancer. The study aims to recruit up to 30 patients from the Queen's Centre for Oncology and Haematology of Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, diagnosed with locally advanced rectal cancer. Consenting patient's will be provided with a 7 weeks course of structured aerobic exercises and resistance training in the periods before, during and after their radiotherapy treatment. The patients will be followed up for 6 months post short course neoadjuvant radiotherapy, with a total of 3 assessment periods.
Details
| Lead sponsor | University of Hull |
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| Phase | NA |
| Status | WITHDRAWN |
| Start date | Tue Sep 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Tue Feb 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Locally Advanced Rectal Carcinoma
Interventions
- Supervised Vigorous intensity aerobic interval exercise
Countries
United Kingdom