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ArticlePM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation2025

A single-arm feasibility study protocol for a multiphasic multimodal exercise prehabilitation intervention in individuals receiving allogeneic stem cell transplant.

Chad W Wagoner, Julia T Daun, Jocelyn Cannon, Jessica Danyluk, David Langelier, George J Francis, S Nicole Culos-Reed, Sarah Perry

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Chad W WagonerFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4930-4238
Julia T DaunFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Jocelyn CannonFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Jessica DanylukFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
David LangelierDepartment of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
George J FrancisDepartment of Psychosocial Resources, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
S Nicole Culos-ReedFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Sarah PerryPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Alberta Cancer Foundation
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Abstract

backgroundAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) can be a life-saving treatment for individuals diagnosed with acute leukemia. However, allo-HSCT can lead to adverse effects, such as reduced physical function. Exercise has demonstrated benefits in post-allo-HSCT recovery, but feasibility issues persist in tailored prehabilitation interventions.

objectiveTo present a multiphasic exercise prehabilitation protocol.The study aims to assess feasibility, safety, and impact while establishing screening and referral pathways to community-based exercise oncology resources.

designSingle arm feasibility study.

participantsIndividuals diagnosed with acute leukemia and eligible for allo-HSCT will be recruited for the study.

interventionMultimodal exercise and health behavior change support that will span across the allo-HSCT timeline (ie, pre-, during, and post-transplant phases). Clinical exercise physiologists trained in exercise oncology and health behavior change will deliver the intervention.

main outcome measuresAssessment of physical function, self-reported and objective physical activity, quality of life, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and symptom burden across four timepoints (baseline, pre-transplant, post-transplant inpatient recovery, and post-transplant outpatient recovery).

conclusionsThis study is designed to address current limitations in prehabilitation literature specific to individuals with acute leukemia receiving allo-HSCT. In turn, this study may offer an approach to maintain or improve physical function and quality of life throughout the transplant continuum.

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Exercise TherapyHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationLeukemiaPreoperative ExerciseQuality of LifeAdultFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTransplantation, Homologous

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PMID40130731
PMCPMC12345397

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