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Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

Effect of adaptive variable-resistance training on chemotherapy-induced sarcopenia, fatigue, and functional restriction in pediatric survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Ragab K Elnaggar, Waleed S Mahmoud, Mohamed S Abdrabo, Mahmoud S Elfakharany

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Trial report in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT06338020 nacompletednot on this map

Effects of Adaptive Variable-resistance Training on Chemotherapy-induced Sarcopenia, Fatigue, and Functional Restriction in Pediatric Survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Large-scale Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2022 to 2024Enrolled62ConditionsAcute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaArmsAdaptive variable-resistance training, Standard physical therapy
NCT07460492 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Therapeutic Plyometric-Based Strength-Endurance Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors to Improve Quality of Life and Physical and Mental Function

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of VigoRan2026 to 2027Enrolled51ConditionsNeoplams, Patients, Cancer SurvivorsArmsPlyometric Strength-Endurance Training, Conventional Strength Training
3 · Its place in the literature

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Impact of exercise interventions on cardiorespiratory fitness in childhood cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Ragab K ElnaggarDepartment of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. rke_pt2001@yahoo.com.
Waleed S MahmoudDepartment of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed S AbdraboDepartment of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Mahmoud S ElfakharanyDepartment of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

Funding

Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University PSAU/2024/03/29517
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeWith the rising survival rate among children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), prioritizing patient-centered care to address the long-term effects of chemotherapy through tailored rehabilitation interventions is essential for optimizing their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of an 8-week intervention using adaptive variable-resistance training (Adaptive-VRT) on chemotherapy-induced sarcopenia, fatigue, and functional restrictions in pediatric survivors of ALL.

methodsA prospective randomized controlled trial included a total of 62 survivors of ALL, aged 12-18 years, and completed maintenance chemotherapy. Participants were randomized into two groups: the Adaptive-VRT group (n = 31), assigned the Adaptive-VRT intervention, and the control group (n = 31), which adhered to the standard exercise protocol. Baseline and post-intervention measurements were undertaken to analyze sarcopenia-related variables (i.e., muscle thickness and muscle strength), fatigue, and functional performance.

resultsThe Adaptive-VRT group exhibited more favorable changes in muscle thickness [thigh thickness (P < .001; η

conclusionThe findings suggest that Adaptive-VRT is a promising intervention for ameliorating chemotherapy-induced sarcopenia, fatigue, and functional limitations in pediatric ALL survivors.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06338020.

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Antineoplastic AgentsCancer SurvivorsFatiguePrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaResistance TrainingSarcopeniaAdolescentChildFemaleHumansMaleMuscle StrengthProspective StudiesQuality of LifeAntineoplastic AgentsCancer survivorshipChildrenExhaustionFunctional capacityMuscle morphologyStrength training

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