Trial Outcomes & Findings for Lung Cancer Exercise Training Study (NCT NCT01068210)

NCT ID: NCT01068210

Last Updated: 2025-05-04

Results Overview

To compare the efficacy of different types of exercise training modalities, relative to progressive stretching (attention control group)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

110 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

17 weeks

Results posted on

2025-05-04

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Aerobic Training
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. During each session, the participant will cycle on a stationary bicycle at moderate intensity for approximately 30-60 minutes. Aerobic Training: The overall goal for all the exercise training groups will be 3 supervised exercise sessions per week an intensity between 50 to 100% of the individually determined VO2peak for aerobic training and an intensity between 50% to 85% of 1-RM for resistance training. All the exercise interventions are designed such that participants begin exercising at a low intensity (\~50%-60% VO2peak / 1RM) that is subsequently increased to more moderate to vigorous intensity (\~70%-100% VO2peak / \~70-85% 1RM) when appropriate. All interventions will be individually tailored to each patient following the principles of aerobic or resistance training prescription guidelines for adults.
Resistance Training
A customized and supervised resistance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). Resistance training will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Patients will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength The participant will be trained to perform different resistance exercise, alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Resistance Training: The ultimate goal for resistance training alone is 3 resistance training session/week at an intensity above 50% to 85% of 1-RM for 30-60 minutes/session. Resistance trainings will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Participants will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength.
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level, and will be a combination of Arm A and Arm B, described above. At each session, the participant will complete aerobic training on a stationary bicycle and also resistance training using stationary weight machines. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-90 minutes. Aerobic and Resistance Training: The ultimate goal will be three combined exercise sessions per week at an intensity above 50% VO2speak and above 50% 1-RM for aerobic and resistance training, respectively for 30-90 minutes/session.
Progressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)
A customized and supervised progressive stretching program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The progressive stretching program will consist of a series of stretching exercises alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups/joints. This program will consist of three exercise sessions a week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Progressive Stretching: The ultimate goal for the progressive stretching program is 3 individual stretching sessions. All sessions are required to be supervised. Duration of the stretching sessions is prescribed and implemented in accordance with standard stretching and flexibility training principles. This approach will be applied to guide each participant's prescribed stretching plan, with dose and scheduling modifications made by exercise physiologists, as required.
Overall Study
STARTED
24
23
20
23
Overall Study
COMPLETED
23
20
18
20
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
3
2
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Aerobic Training
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. During each session, the participant will cycle on a stationary bicycle at moderate intensity for approximately 30-60 minutes. Aerobic Training: The overall goal for all the exercise training groups will be 3 supervised exercise sessions per week an intensity between 50 to 100% of the individually determined VO2peak for aerobic training and an intensity between 50% to 85% of 1-RM for resistance training. All the exercise interventions are designed such that participants begin exercising at a low intensity (\~50%-60% VO2peak / 1RM) that is subsequently increased to more moderate to vigorous intensity (\~70%-100% VO2peak / \~70-85% 1RM) when appropriate. All interventions will be individually tailored to each patient following the principles of aerobic or resistance training prescription guidelines for adults.
Resistance Training
A customized and supervised resistance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). Resistance training will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Patients will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength The participant will be trained to perform different resistance exercise, alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Resistance Training: The ultimate goal for resistance training alone is 3 resistance training session/week at an intensity above 50% to 85% of 1-RM for 30-60 minutes/session. Resistance trainings will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Participants will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength.
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level, and will be a combination of Arm A and Arm B, described above. At each session, the participant will complete aerobic training on a stationary bicycle and also resistance training using stationary weight machines. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-90 minutes. Aerobic and Resistance Training: The ultimate goal will be three combined exercise sessions per week at an intensity above 50% VO2speak and above 50% 1-RM for aerobic and resistance training, respectively for 30-90 minutes/session.
Progressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)
A customized and supervised progressive stretching program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The progressive stretching program will consist of a series of stretching exercises alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups/joints. This program will consist of three exercise sessions a week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Progressive Stretching: The ultimate goal for the progressive stretching program is 3 individual stretching sessions. All sessions are required to be supervised. Duration of the stretching sessions is prescribed and implemented in accordance with standard stretching and flexibility training principles. This approach will be applied to guide each participant's prescribed stretching plan, with dose and scheduling modifications made by exercise physiologists, as required.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
2
2
1
Overall Study
Second cancer
0
1
0
0
Overall Study
Disease progression
0
0
0
2

Baseline Characteristics

Lung Cancer Exercise Training Study

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Aerobic Training
n=24 Participants
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. During each session, the participant will cycle on a stationary bicycle at moderate intensity for approximately 30-60 minutes. Aerobic Training: The overall goal for all the exercise training groups will be 3 supervised exercise sessions per week an intensity between 50 to 100% of the individually determined VO2peak for aerobic training and an intensity between 50% to 85% of 1-RM for resistance training. All the exercise interventions are designed such that participants begin exercising at a low intensity (\~50%-60% VO2peak / 1RM) that is subsequently increased to more moderate to vigorous intensity (\~70%-100% VO2peak / \~70-85% 1RM) when appropriate. All interventions will be individually tailored to each patient following the principles of aerobic or resistance training prescription guidelines for adults.
Resistance Training
n=23 Participants
A customized and supervised resistance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). Resistance training will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Patients will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength The participant will be trained to perform different resistance exercise, alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Resistance Training: The ultimate goal for resistance training alone is 3 resistance training session/week at an intensity above 50% to 85% of 1-RM for 30-60 minutes/session. Resistance trainings will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Participants will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength.
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training
n=20 Participants
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level, and will be a combination of Arm A and Arm B, described above. At each session, the participant will complete aerobic training on a stationary bicycle and also resistance training using stationary weight machines. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-90 minutes. Aerobic and Resistance Training: The ultimate goal will be three combined exercise sessions per week at an intensity above 50% VO2speak and above 50% 1-RM for aerobic and resistance training, respectively for 30-90 minutes/session.
Progressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)
n=23 Participants
A customized and supervised progressive stretching program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The progressive stretching program will consist of a series of stretching exercises alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups/joints. This program will consist of three exercise sessions a week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Progressive Stretching: The ultimate goal for the progressive stretching program is 3 individual stretching sessions. All sessions are required to be supervised. Duration of the stretching sessions is prescribed and implemented in accordance with standard stretching and flexibility training principles. This approach will be applied to guide each participant's prescribed stretching plan, with dose and scheduling modifications made by exercise physiologists, as required.
Total
n=90 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
65 years
n=5 Participants
64 years
n=7 Participants
63 years
n=5 Participants
67 years
n=4 Participants
65 years
n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=4 Participants
59 Participants
n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
31 Participants
n=21 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=4 Participants
78 Participants
n=21 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
11 Participants
n=21 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
4 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
15 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=4 Participants
71 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
24 participants
n=5 Participants
23 participants
n=7 Participants
20 participants
n=5 Participants
23 participants
n=4 Participants
90 participants
n=21 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 17 weeks

To compare the efficacy of different types of exercise training modalities, relative to progressive stretching (attention control group)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aerobic Training
n=24 Participants
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. During each session, the participant will cycle on a stationary bicycle at moderate intensity for approximately 30-60 minutes. Aerobic Training: The overall goal for all the exercise training groups will be 3 supervised exercise sessions per week an intensity between 50 to 100% of the individually determined VO2peak for aerobic training and an intensity between 50% to 85% of 1-RM for resistance training. All the exercise interventions are designed such that participants begin exercising at a low intensity (\~50%-60% VO2peak / 1RM) that is subsequently increased to more moderate to vigorous intensity (\~70%-100% VO2peak / \~70-85% 1RM) when appropriate. All interventions will be individually tailored to each patient following the principles of aerobic or resistance training prescription guidelines for adults.
Resistance Training
n=23 Participants
A customized and supervised resistance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). Resistance training will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Patients will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength The participant will be trained to perform different resistance exercise, alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Resistance Training: The ultimate goal for resistance training alone is 3 resistance training session/week at an intensity above 50% to 85% of 1-RM for 30-60 minutes/session. Resistance trainings will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Participants will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength.
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training
n=20 Participants
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level, and will be a combination of Arm A and Arm B, described above. At each session, the participant will complete aerobic training on a stationary bicycle and also resistance training using stationary weight machines. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-90 minutes. Aerobic and Resistance Training: The ultimate goal will be three combined exercise sessions per week at an intensity above 50% VO2speak and above 50% 1-RM for aerobic and resistance training, respectively for 30-90 minutes/session.
Progressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)
n=23 Participants
A customized and supervised progressive stretching program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The progressive stretching program will consist of a series of stretching exercises alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups/joints. This program will consist of three exercise sessions a week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Progressive Stretching: The ultimate goal for the progressive stretching program is 3 individual stretching sessions. All sessions are required to be supervised. Duration of the stretching sessions is prescribed and implemented in accordance with standard stretching and flexibility training principles. This approach will be applied to guide each participant's prescribed stretching plan, with dose and scheduling modifications made by exercise physiologists, as required.
Changes in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)
Baseline
17.9 mL/kg/min
Standard Deviation 5.5
15.2 mL/kg/min
Standard Deviation 3.2
15.2 mL/kg/min
Standard Deviation 4.5
14.5 mL/kg/min
Standard Deviation 4.1
Changes in VO2peak (on Exercise Capacity)
Follow up
19.2 mL/kg/min
Standard Deviation 5.6
15.2 mL/kg/min
Standard Deviation 3.8
16.5 mL/kg/min
Standard Deviation 5.5
14.5 mL/kg/min
Standard Deviation 4.1

Adverse Events

Aerobic Training

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Resistance Training

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 15 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Progressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Aerobic Training
n=24 participants at risk
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. During each session, the participant will cycle on a stationary bicycle at moderate intensity for approximately 30-60 minutes. Exercise Training: The overall goal for all the exercise training groups will be 3 supervised exercise sessions per week an intensity between 50 to 100% of the individually determined VO2peak for aerobic training and an intensity between 50% to 85% of 1-RM for resistance training. All the exercise interventions are designed such that participants begin exercising at a low intensity (\~50%-60% VO2peak / 1RM) that is subsequently increased to more moderate to vigorous intensity (\~70%-100% VO2peak / \~70-85% 1RM) when appropriate. All interventions will be individually tailored to each patient following the principles of aerobic or resistance training prescription guidelines for adults.
Resistance Training
n=23 participants at risk
A customized and supervised resistance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). Resistance training will be performed on stationary weight machines, modification in equipment may be made by Exercise Physiologist. Patients will be progressively trained to perform two to three sets of 75-85% of maximal strength The participant will be trained to perform different resistance exercise, alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Exercise Training: The overall goal for all the exercise training groups will be 3 supervised exercise sessions per week an intensity between 50 to 100% of the individually determined VO2peak for aerobic training and an intensity between 50% to 85% of 1-RM for resistance training. All the exercise interventions are designed such that participants begin exercising at a low intensity (\~50%-60% VO2peak / 1RM) that is subsequently increased to more moderate to vigorous intensity (\~70%-100% VO2peak / \~70-85% 1RM) when appropriate. All interventions will be individually tailored to each patient following the principles of aerobic or resistance training prescription guidelines for adults.
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training
n=20 participants at risk
A customized and supervised endurance exercise training program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The regimen will be tailored to the individual fitness level, and will be a combination of Arm A and Arm B, described above. At each session, the participant will complete aerobic training on a stationary bicycle and also resistance training using stationary weight machines. The exercise program will consist of three supervised sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 30-90 minutes. Exercise Training: The overall goal for all the exercise training groups will be 3 supervised exercise sessions per week an intensity between 50 to 100% of the individually determined VO2peak for aerobic training and an intensity between 50% to 85% of 1-RM for resistance training. All the exercise interventions are designed such that participants begin exercising at a low intensity (\~50%-60% VO2peak / 1RM) that is subsequently increased to more moderate to vigorous intensity (\~70%-100% VO2peak / \~70-85% 1RM) when appropriate. All interventions will be individually tailored to each patient following the principles of aerobic or resistance training prescription guidelines for adults.
Progressive Stretching Group (Attention-Control)
n=23 participants at risk
A customized and supervised progressive stretching program that will last 4 months (16 weeks). The progressive stretching program will consist of a series of stretching exercises alternating between lower and upper body muscle groups/joints. This program will consist of three exercise sessions a week. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes. Progressive Stretching: The ultimate goal for the progressive stretching program is 3 individual stretching sessions. All sessions are required to be supervised. Duration of the stretching sessions is prescribed and implemented in accordance with standard stretching and flexibility training principles. This approach will be applied to guide each participant's prescribed stretching plan, with dose and scheduling modifications made by exercise physiologists, as required.
Cardiac disorders
Abnormal heart rate response
4.2%
1/24 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
Vascular disorders
Abnormal blood pressure response
0.00%
0/24 • 17 weeks
4.3%
1/23 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
12.5%
3/24 • 17 weeks
65.2%
15/23 • 17 weeks
60.0%
12/20 • 17 weeks
13.0%
3/23 • 17 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
25.0%
6/24 • 17 weeks
17.4%
4/23 • 17 weeks
25.0%
5/20 • 17 weeks
8.7%
2/23 • 17 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Electrocardiogram abnormalities
4.2%
1/24 • 17 weeks
4.3%
1/23 • 17 weeks
5.0%
1/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
12.5%
3/24 • 17 weeks
13.0%
3/23 • 17 weeks
20.0%
4/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
4.2%
1/24 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
10.0%
2/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Headache
4.2%
1/24 • 17 weeks
8.7%
2/23 • 17 weeks
5.0%
1/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Low oxygen saturation
0.00%
0/24 • 17 weeks
4.3%
1/23 • 17 weeks
10.0%
2/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
General disorders
General fatigue
8.3%
2/24 • 17 weeks
21.7%
5/23 • 17 weeks
25.0%
5/20 • 17 weeks
4.3%
1/23 • 17 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
8.3%
2/24 • 17 weeks
21.7%
5/23 • 17 weeks
20.0%
4/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Lower extremity fatigue
8.3%
2/24 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
20.0%
4/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle Soreness
0.00%
0/24 • 17 weeks
17.4%
4/23 • 17 weeks
20.0%
4/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks
Immune system disorders
Sick
4.2%
1/24 • 17 weeks
21.7%
5/23 • 17 weeks
25.0%
5/20 • 17 weeks
0.00%
0/23 • 17 weeks

Additional Information

Dr. Lee Jones, PhD

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Phone: 646-888-8103

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place