Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
Keep this study
Lead
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
With
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Age ≥ 18 years
Biopsy-proven upper GI cancer, stage III-IV
ECOG performance status 0-1
Treatment plan of chemotherapy with planned return to Moffitt Cancer Center for restaging
Able to read and speak English fluently
Capable of providing informed consent
You may not be if
Regular engagement in RT (2x/week targeting all major muscle groups)
Screen failure for exercise safety based on Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and Patient-Reported Measurement Information System (PROMIS) screening questions
Underlying unstable cardiac or pulmonary disease or symptomatic cardiac disease (New York Heart Association functional class III or IV).
Recent fracture or acute musculoskeletal injury that precludes ability to participate in RT
Numeric pain rating scale of ≥ 7 out of 10
Myopathic or rheumatologic disease that impacts physical function
