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
Active Locations (1)
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Acibadem University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34752