Comparing 8-week vs 12-week exercise programs for colorectal cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two exercise programs (8 weeks vs 12 weeks) for people with colorectal cancer who are on chemotherapy and not currently active. The goal is to see if a shorter or longer exercise routine better helps improve symptoms like nerve-related numbness or tingling.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and are currently receiving chemotherapy.
- You have not been exercising regularly during the past 8 weeks (you are sedentary).
- You are able to understand and follow simple exercise instructions.
- You are experiencing symptoms of nerve damage (like numbness, tingling, or pain) from chemotherapy.
- You do not have any condition that makes exercise unsafe (like severe heart disease, bone metastases, or severe muscle or joint problems).
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