Exercise Intervention to Improve Quality of Life in Patients With Colorectal Cancer
Recruiting · NCT05224518 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch
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What this trial is about
The purpose of this study was to explore the 12-week effectiveness of home exercise intervention for colorectal cancer patients in improving fatigue, sleep, muscle endurance, and quality of life. A. Explore the effect of "12-week home exercise intervention" in improving the fatigue of colorectal cancer patients. B. Explore the effect of "12-week home exercise intervention" in improving the sleep quality of patients with colorectal cancer. C. Explore the effect of "12-week home exercise intervention" in improving the muscle endurance of patients with colorectal cancer. D. Explore the effect of "12-week home exercise intervention" in improving the quality of life of colorectal cancer patients.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Above the age of 20, with colorectal cancer pathological stage in situ, I, II, and III.
- Coherent, with no mental abnormalities.
- Able to read Mandarin or communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese to complete the questionnaire.
- Provided informed consent.
- No physical disabilities.
Exclusion criteria
- Acute inflammation of the limbs and joints.
- Previous abdominal surgery within 3 months.
- Symptomatic cardiovascular events.
- Long-term anti-depressant drug use.
- Unilateral restrictions of the upper or lower limbs.
- History of medium- or high-intensity exercise for more than half a year.
- Having colostoma or ileostoma.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- NTU Hsin-Chu Hospital - Hsinchu, Taiwan