Acute Myeloid Leukemia Clinical Trial
Symptom-Adapted Physical Activity Intervention in Minimizing Physical Function Decline in Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Undergoing Chemotherapy
Summary
This is a randomized clinical trial that studies symptom-adapted physical activity intervention in minimizing physical function decline in older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) undergoing chemotherapy. Physical activity may help decrease functional impairment and improve the quality of life in patients with AML undergoing chemotherapy.
Full Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To evaluate the feasibility of conducting a symptom-adapted, randomized behavioral intervention designed to improve physical function in older adults receiving chemotherapy for AML.
II. To estimate the effect size of the physical activity intervention on change in an objective measure of physical function, SPPB (short physical performance battery).
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To estimate the effects of the physical activity intervention on self-reported physical function, health-related quality of life, and symptoms (depression, distress, fatigue).
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms.
ARM I: Patients participate in an orientation session introducing the exercise program and protocol, reviewing fundamental principles, and demonstrating each activity. Patients also receive educational materials to facilitate orientation and adherence. Patients are offered 20-50 minute standard, intermediate, and/or low intensity physical activity sessions 5 days a week for 4 weeks. Patients also receive lifestyle-related counseling for 20-30 minutes once weekly.
ARM II: Patients undergo usual care for 4 weeks.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every two weeks for two months and then monthly until week 24.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of AML with pathologic confirmation by World Health Organization (WHO) criteria
Planned induction chemotherapy
Absence of active medical problems that preclude participation in exercise (including, but not limited to: bleeding, acute thrombosis, ischemia, hemodynamic instability, uncontrolled pain)
Patient must be ambulatory or able to walk with a cane
Patients must have limited cognitive deficits (< 3 incorrect responses on the Pfeiffer Mental Status Scale)
Adequate English skills to understand and complete questionnaires
Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
Exclusion Criteria:
Presence of active medical conditions precluding participation to exercise (e.g., ischemia, bleeding, thrombosis, uncontrolled pain, hemodynamic instability)
Inability to ambulate
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Winston-Salem North Carolina, 27157, United States
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