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Home-Based Physiotherapy in Oncology

NCT07440433 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 21

Last updated 2026-02-27

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of a supervised home-based physiotherapy programme for adult oncology patients. The programme combines aerobic cycling exercise, resistance training, and mental preparation strategies, delivered at home with regular professional supervision.

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

Is a 6-month supervised home-based physiotherapy programme feasible in terms of recruitment, adherence, and retention?

Is the programme safe for oncology patients undergoing or having recently completed cancer treatment?

Is the programme acceptable and satisfactory from the patient's perspective?

How do physical function and health-related quality of life change over the course of the programme?

This is a single-arm feasibility study with no comparison group.

Participants will:

Receive a stationary exercise bike delivered and installed at their home

Follow a 6-month individualized physiotherapy programme including:

Three weekly sessions combining moderate-intensity cycling and resistance exercises

Wear a connected activity watch during exercise sessions to monitor heart rate and exercise duration

Receive weekly supervision from oncology-trained physiotherapists through alternating in-person hospital visits and structured phone calls

Complete physical function assessments and questionnaires on quality of life, fatigue, and programme satisfaction at baseline, mid-program, and study completion

The results of this study will inform the design of a future larger controlled trial and contribute to the development of accessible home-based rehabilitation programmes for oncology patients.

Conditions

  • Rehabilitation Exercise
  • Oncologic Diseases

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Home-based cycling + resistance training with physiotherapist supervision

Participants complete a 6-month supervised home-based physiotherapy programme. The intervention includes three weekly exercise sessions consisting of approximately 20 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic cycling followed by 20 minutes of resistance training. Exercise intensity is prescribed and monitored using perceived exertion and heart rate. A stationary exercise bike is delivered and installed at the participant's home. Participants receive weekly supervision by oncology-trained physiotherapists through alternating in-person hospital visits and structured telephone calls. Mental preparation strategies, including motivational support and goal setting, are integrated during in-person visits to support adherence and self-management.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Hospital, Geneva

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-31
Primary Completion
2028-03-31
Completion
2028-03-31

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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