Pilot Study of the Haymakers for Hope Fitness Program

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  • participants needed
    10
  • sponsor
    Massachusetts General Hospital
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Updated on 19 February 2024
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Summary

This research study is assessing the effect of an exercise program on cancer survivors.

The exercise program is Haymakers for Hope 16-week exercise program

Description

This is a pilot study, it is the first time investigators are examining the effect of this exercise program on cancer survivors physical and emotional functioning. The exercise programs is based on the conditioning program used by boxers.- Haymakers for Hope 16-week exercise program

  • The research study procedures include screening for eligibility and study treatment including evaluations and follow up visits.
  • Participants will attend the 16-week program of boxing conditioning. It is expected that about 10 people will take part in this research study.
  • This 16 week will include supervised exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance and cardiopulmonary fitness.
  • There will be 4 sessions of 1 hour each week for each of the 10 participants.
  • The program will be conducted at gymnasiums contracted with the H4H program and outcomes assessments at Massachusetts General Hospital and the gymnasiums..

Details
Condition Cancer, Mood, Exercise Test, Quality of life, Biological Markers, Fatigue
Age 18-100 years
Treatment H4H fitness program
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04220216
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital
Last Modified on19 February 2024

Eligibility

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Inclusion Criteria

Cancer diagnosis excluding non-melanoma skin cancer
Age 18 years
ECOG performance status 1
Medical clearance by treating clinician
No known contraindications to moderate intensity exercise such as (but not limited to) brain metastases, serious or non-healing wound, peripheral neuropathy greater than or equal to Grade 3, or myocardial infarction within 1- year
Able to complete forms and understand instruction in English
Willing and able to attend the H4H program for 16 weeks
Willing and able to complete the baseline and follow-up visits at MGH
Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document

Exclusion Criteria

Participants who have had chemotherapy or radiotherapy within 4 weeks (6 weeks for nitrosoureas or mitomycin C) prior to entering the study or those who have not recovered from adverse events due to agents administered more than 4 weeks earlier
Participants who have had surgery within 4 weeks prior to entering the study or those who have not recovered from adverse events due to surgery more than 4 weeks earlier
Blastic or lytic bone lesions
Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
Chest pain brought on by physical activity
Pregnant women or women intending to become pregnant during the study period
Presence of dementia or major psychiatric illness that would preclude participation in a group program
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