SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2026
Effects of exercise on people living with advanced lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Protocol of a Randomized Trial Investigating the Value of a Reminder App to Increase Physical Activity During Radiotherapy or Radio-Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Lung Cancer.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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- Assessment of Physical Activity During Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer: Study Protocol of the APART-LUNG Study.Clinics and practice · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeExercise has the potential to improve and maintain physical function, alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and influence prognosis in patients with advanced lung cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) primarily examined the impact of exercise on physical function, with a focus on cardiorespiratory fitness.
methodsA systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CINAHL was conducted from inception to June 28, 2024. Eligible RCTs examined exercise interventions in patients with advanced lung cancer, evaluating physical function, symptoms, quality of life, and prognosis. Subgroup analyses were performed based on measurement sites and items. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for quantitative outcomes, and a random-effects model was used for data pooling.
resultsNine RCTs (from 4,262 retrieved articles) were included in the meta-analysis. The results indicated that patients who participated in exercise interventions had greater improvements in VO
conclusionsWe conclude that exercise plays a crucial role in improving cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, quality of life, and fatigue in patients with advanced lung cancer, highlighting the importance of incorporating exercise into their cancer care. However, future studies, including head-to-head comparative trials, are required to clarify the effects of different exercise types and their impact on prognosis. PROSPERO Registration Number: CRD42024575482.
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