Precision-exercise-prescription for Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery: The PEP Study

University of Utah200 enrolled

Overview

This is a Phase 3 study aimed at investigating the effects of a personalized exercise program (PEP) in NSCLC patients (stage I, II, IIIa) and secondary lung cancer patients undergoing surgical treatment at the University of Utah and comparing the intervention to the current standard of care (no exercise program). Eligible patients will be randomized between two arms (1:1 ratio) prior to the surgery and will be followed for approximately 6 months post-surgery: * An Intervention Arm (referred to in materials as Group 1) which features pre- and post-surgery PEP interventions. * A Control Arm (referred to in materials as Group 2) which does not include a personalized exercise program (the standard of care). Patients randomized to the Control Arm will be given the opportunity to participate in a PEP-intervention session providing exercise counseling after the 6 month assessment and will receive a free activity tracker for their participation.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Secondary Lung Cancer

Interventions

Personalized Exercise ProgramBEHAVIORAL

The PEP intervention involves a combination of home-based exercise as well as in-patient exercise. The exercise modes will include basic transfer and calisthenics mobility, aerobic and resistance exercises and will be performed in various postures (supine, sitting, standing and walking) with variable challenges (level walking, bending, inclines, steps and squatting). For patients randomized to the Intervention Group (Group 1), the PEP intervention will be personalized, implemented, and modified (based on the patients AM-PAC mobility stage) by a licensed physical therapist in face-to-face, virtual, or phone meetings (\~30-40 minutes). An exercise education manual, specifically developed for this study, will be used by the physical therapist to educate the patients on all aspects of starting and maintaining the exercise intervention.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female subject aged ≥ 18 years. * Diagnosis of primary lung cancer stage I, II, or IIIa OR secondary lung cancer. * Disease amenable to surgical resection in the opinion of the treating surgeon. * Patients must be able to follow directions and complete questionnaires and exercise diaries in English. * Patients must agree to be randomly assigned to either Intervention or Control Group. Exclusion Criteria: * Deemed ineligible for surgery by the enrolling physician * Abnormalities on screening physical exam judged by study physicians or supervising physical therapist to contraindicate participation in exercise program compliance. * Alcohol or drug abuse as judged by study physicians. * Significant mental or emotional problems that would interfere with study participation will be assessed by the NCCN Distress Thermometer. Any value higher than 7 will trigger further intervention, but ultimately enrollment into the clinical trial will be determined by the enrolling physician.

Locations (1)

Huntsman Cancer Institute

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Evaluate the change in mobility performance at baseline, 2 months and 6 months

Six Minute Walk (6MW) distance. The distance patients can walk indoors on a 25 meters level smooth-surfaced track over the course of 6 minutes will be measured at baseline as well as at the time of discharge and at the 2 and 6 months follow-up.

Time frame: Done at baseline, 2 and 6 months

Secondary Outcomes

Evaluate the change Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score

Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test scores A secondary endpoint associated with the evaluation of improvement in physical performance is the result of the short physical performance battery test. The SPPB score (ranging from 1 to 12) will be obtained for each patient at the time points described above. Medians will be obtained and compared for each arm.

Time frame: Done at baseline, 2 and 6 months

Compare results from PROMIS Questionnaire done at baseline, discharge (6-10 days after surgery on average), 2 and 6 months

Results from PROMIS questionnaires.

Time frame: Done at baseline, discharge (6-10 days after surgery on average), 2 and 6 months

Compare results from FACT-L (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung) Questionnaire done at baseline, discharge (6-10 days after surgery on average), 2 and 6 months

Results from FACT-L (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung) questionnaire

Time frame: Done at baseline, discharge (6-10 days after surgery on average), 2 and 6 months

Compare results from FACIT-F (Chronic Illness Fatigue Scale) Questionnaire done at baseline, discharge (6-10 days after surgery on average), 2 and 6 months

Results from FACIT-F (Chronic Illness Fatigue Scale) questionnaire.

Time frame: Done at baseline, discharge (6-10 days after surgery on average), 2 and 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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