Phase I Randomized Controlled Trial of Functional Resistance Training in Older Cancer Survivors: The ACES Trial

Arms (3)

1. type

   EXPERIMENTAL

   label

   Arm I (IMMEDIATE functional resistance training program)

   description

   Participants join a live, online supervised group functional resistance training session, three times per week, over 45 minutes, for 16 weeks. Participants will receive exercise equipment delivered to their home and perform functional exercises that correspond to movement patterns used in everyday activities (Chair Stand, Lateral walk, Step-up, Heel-toe Raise, Plank, Push-up, 1-arm row with chair, single-arm Bicep Curl, and single-arm Tricep Extension). The 16-week program is a progressive, low-to-moderate intensity training program with a planned progression that increases the volume of training (intensity and duration (sets and reps)) gradually over time, beginning with a low volume of training. Exercise dose can be modified per the participants' tolerance to each individual exercise, and participants will be monitored throughout the trial for this purpose. Caregivers may be present for participants that require additional assistance.

   interventionNames

   1. Other: Functional Resistance Training

2. type

   PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

   label

   Arm II (IMMEDIATE stretching program)

   description

   Participants join a live, online supervised group stretching and relaxation training session for 45 minutes, three times per week, for 16 weeks. During the stretching class, participants will perform a series of whole-body flexibility and mobility exercises with a final 15-minute relaxation period (i.e., progressive neuromuscular relaxation, focused breathing). Stretching exercises will be performed according to the ACSM guidelines for flexibility exercise, and from a seated position in order to minimize weight-bearing forces that might increase muscle strength or mass, and to better accommodate participants who may be unable to get down to and up from the floor.