Exercise for Physical Health in Men With Prostate Cancer

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Prostatic Neoplasm, Osteoporosis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to conduct a 12-month randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of strength and impact exercise training to flexibility/relaxation training on body composition (bone, muscle and fat mass), physical function (strength, gait, power, balance and self-report physical function and symptoms) in men currently treated with hormone therapy for prostate cancer.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00660686

Run by

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

People needed

56

Starts

2006-01-01

Expected to finish

2009-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-10-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 100. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• histologically confirmed prostate cancer
• presently receiving or planning to begin androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of bone metastases in the proximal femur and lumbar spine
• Clinically defined osteoporosis
• Current or previous use of medications known to affect bone metabolism
• Current regular participation (>2x/wk for at least 30 min/session) in a planned session of moderate-vigorous impact or resistance training
• A medical condition, disorder, or medication that contraindicates participation in moderate intensity impact or resistance exercise

Where it is running

• OHSU School of Nursing — Portland, Oregon, United States

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