Clinical trial · Interventional
The Effect of Physiotherapy Program in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy in Patients With Colon Cancer
The Effect of Physiotherapy Program on Toxicity, Muscle Strength, Balance, and Endurance in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy in Patients With Colon Cancer
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Aim: Studies examining the effect of exercise on the side effects of chemotherapy in colon and rectal cancer have found strong evidence for short-term improvements. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 12weeks home based physiotherapy program on toxicity, muscle strength, balance, and endurance in patients undergoing chemotherapy in patients with CC. Method: Patients diagnosed with colon cancer (CC) were invited to participate in the study before the start of adjuvant chemotherapy. All patients participating in the study were given general information about the chemotherapy period, possible chemotherapy-related side effects, and coping strategies. The patients were categorized into two groups as control an intervention. Intervention Group were taught and shown the exercises, walking activity, balance and sensory training exercises practically by the physiotherapist. Exercises were performed as home exercises during the 12 weeks. Demographic information and clinical information were recorded. The side effects of toxicity like fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and oral wounds were evaluated with The National Cancer Institute-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Iliopsoas, Quadriceps, Gastrosoleus, and Tibialis Anterior muscles strength were evaluated by Manual Muscle Testing. The standing balance was assessed with The one-leg-stance (OLS) timed test. The lower extremity muscle strength and endurance was tested with The 30-sec Chair Stand Test. Sensory evaluations were made with the Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Test and the two-point discrimination test.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy Effect | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Colon Cancer | Malignant Colon Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
Interventions
Interventions (2)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy Program | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
| To Inform | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Intervention
- description
- The exercises were taught to the patients in the intervention group practically by the physiotherapist so that they could do their exercises at home.
- interventionNames
- Other: Physiotherapy Program
- Other: To Inform
- type
- ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
- label
- Control
- description
- The control group patients continued with their routine chemotherapy treatment determined by their doctor. No intervention was made other than routine treatments.
- interventionNames
- Other: To Inform
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Muscle strength
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * \> 18 years of age, * diagnosed with stage 2-3 colon cancer * scheduled to receive adjuvant chemotherapy * able to read, write and understand Turkish. Exclusion Criteria: * cardiopulmonary disease, nerve, muscle, or joint disease, affecting movement * malignant tumors * postoperative heart, cerebral vessel, or other mental * illness or serious cognitive impairment and defects in language serious complications * \< 18 kg Body Mess Index
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