Impact of Hypertrophy-oriented Resistance Training on Muscle Mass and Quality of Life in Patients With Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer

Summary

To determine the efficacy of a 12-week supervised, hypertrophy-oriented strength training program in preserving skeletal muscle mass, physical function, and quality of life in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer compared to standard care.

Interventions

• supervised, hypertrophy-oriented strength training program · OTHER

  12-week supervised, hypertrophy-oriented strength training program in preserving skeletal muscle mass

Published eligibility criteria

Verbatim from the registry. Only the site can decide how these apply to a specific patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic unresectable pancreatic cancer
* Undergoing chemotherapy or immunotherapy treatment
* Age ≥ 18 years
* ECOG score ≤ 2

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any relative or absolute contraindication that prevents the performance of training or physical tests.
* Diagnosis of other types of primary cancer
* Inability to understand Spanish for proper comprehension of the informed consent and questionnaires

Sites (1)

• Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Madrid, Spain