A randomized controlled trial of a structured exercise intervention after the completion of acute cancer treatment in adolescents and young adults.

Morgan Atkinson Andrew Murnane Thomas GoddardCathy PendergrastPaul RogersRebecca ManudhaneMichael Philip Osborn

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2020)

Cancer treatment is associated with reduced VO2peak in AYA. Improvement in VO2peak was accelerated by a 10-week exercise program; however, no significant benefit was observed in QOL or fatigue. The plateau in VO2peak at six months suggests that a maintenance exercise program may be beneficial.

Keyphrases

high intensity
physical activity
quality improvement
resistance training
randomized controlled trial
liver failure
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
drug induced
aortic dissection
study protocol