Flexi Band Resistance Training Versus EMS Exercise in Patients With the Diagnosis of Malignant Diseases
Effects of Flexi Band Resistance Training Versus Different Electromyostimulation Exercise Programs in Patients With the Diagnosis of Malignant Diseases
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
100 participants
May 1, 2019
INTERVENTIONAL
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a 12-week flexi band resistance training program compared to different whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) exercise programs on muscle strength, body composition (in particular muscle mass), cardiorespiratory fitness, inflammation, and patient-reported subjective outcomes (e.g. quality of life, fatigue, performance status) in patients with malignant disease undergoing curative or palliative anti-cancer treatment.
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Interventions
Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS): WB-EMS with low-threshold stimulation during a study period of 12 weeks combined with standard nutritional therapy (individualized, protein-rich nutritional therapy and counseling; targeted Protein intake/day: 1.2 - 1.5 g per kg bodyweight) * patients perform simple exercises during the stimulation period following a video tutorial * time-effort per session: \~20 min * 2 training sessions per week
Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS): WB-EMS during study period of 12 weeks combined with standard nutritional therapy (individualized, protein-rich nutritional therapy and counseling; targeted Protein intake/day: 1.2 - 1.5 g per kg bodyweight) * WB-EMS stimulation protocol: Frequency of 85 Hz, pulse duration of 0.35 ms, stimulation period of 6 sec, resting period of 4 sec; * patients perform simple exercises during the stimulation period following a video tutorial * time-effort per session: \~20 min * 2 training sessions per week
Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) using a mobile system: WB-EMS during study period of 12 weeks combined with standard nutritional therapy (individualized, protein-rich nutritional therapy and counseling; targeted Protein intake/day: 1.2 - 1.5 g per kg bodyweight) * WB-EMS stimulation protocol: Frequency of 85 Hz, pulse duration of 0.35 ms, stimulation period of 6 sec, resting period of 4 sec; * patients perform simple exercises during the stimulation period following a video tutorial * time-effort per session: \~20 min * 2 training sessions per week
Flexi band resistance Training: Training during study period of 12 weeks combined with standard nutritional therapy (individualized, protein-rich nutritional therapy and counseling; targeted Protein intake/day: 1.2 - 1.5 g per kg bodyweight) * patients perform resistance exercises using flexi bands * flexi band exercises are conceptualized to activate similar muscle groups as EMS exercise * time-effort per session: \~20 min * 2 training sessions per week
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NCT04067167