Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of NMES and Exercise in Hematological Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Acibadem University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Medipol University

Conditions:

Hematologic Malignancy

Muscle Weakness

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Physical activity levels of adult hematologic cancer patients are deficient. The resulting physical inactivity causes fatigue, muscle loss, and deterioration in physical performance values. However, p...

Detailed Description

Although people with hematological malignancies have to endure long stages of treatment and inactivity that are known to reduce their physical performance levels, it is still common practice to rest a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed with hematological cancer,
  • ≥ 18 years old
  • ECOG Performance Status to be between 1-3
  • Hemoglobin; 8-10gr / dl and over
  • Receiving platelet support related to thrombocytopenia and/or having a platelet value of 20.000 mm3 or more
  • Leukocyte (WBC) count being 3000 μL and above
  • Giving written consent to participate in the study

Exclusion

  • Comorbidities that cause fatigue (eg multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, heart failure)
  • Presence of previously diagnosed heart disease
  • Using a pacemaker
  • Rapid deterioration of the general condition (sudden uncontrolled weight loss, confused consciousness, high C reactive protein (CRP) values)
  • Brain metastasis or femoral bone metastasis
  • Having dementia or psychotic condition
  • Being depressed and /or taking medication to treat depression
  • Presence of epilepsy
  • Presence of neuropathy
  • Having sensory defects in the NMES application area
  • Denying NMES application

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 8 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 6 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

31 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04755465

Start Date

February 8 2021

End Date

December 6 2021

Last Update

May 31 2022

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Acibadem University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34752