Debunking the Frailty-sarcopenIa-ADT Axis in mEtastatic Prostate canceR With multiComponent Exercise: The FIERCE Trial
Start Date
1/1/2024
Completion Date
2/28/2027
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 16-week supervised, clinic-based circuit training intervention utilizing resistance and functional exercises and self-directed aerobic exercise will improve frailty and sarcopenic status and disease progression outcomes among pre-frail/frail metastatic prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The names of the study intervention involved in this study is: • Supervised circuit training (aerobic and resistance exercise regimen)
Detailed Description
This research study is a pilot, randomized control study, which is the first-time investigators are examining this intervention in this setting. Participants will be randomized into one of two study groups: Exercise Group versus Attention Control Group. Randomization means a participant is placed into a group by chance. The research study procedures include screening for eligibility, study treatment, including extensive evaluations of fitness, physical health and strength, blood tests, muscle biopsy, surveys, and follow-up visits. Participation in this research study is expected to last about 16 weeks. It is expected that about 80 people will take part in this research study. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is providing funding for this research study.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
Supervised Circuit Training
Conditions
Locations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
United States
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
United States