Exercise bands versus muscle stimulation for people with cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of exercise—flexible resistance band training versus a type of muscle stimulation—to see which is safe and helpful during cancer treatment. It may help improve physical function while you’re receiving anti-cancer care.
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Who can take part
- You have a cancer diagnosis (solid tumor or blood cancer)
- Your cancer treatment is ongoing or planned for cure or symptom control
- Your health is in a level that allows normal activity with some limits (ECOG 0 to 2)
- You are not currently in another exercise or nutrition study
- You do not have bone metastases with a high risk of fracture
- You do not have certain health conditions like significant heart disease, uncontrolled epilepsy, or blood clot (acute vein thrombosis)
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