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Trial reportScientific reports2026

A pilot randomized trial of supervised resistance training plus home-based activity in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients.

Juan Luis Sánchez-González, Eduardo José Fernández-Rodríguez, Roberto Méndez-Sánchez, Luis Polo-Ferrero, Silvia Puente-González, Cristina de Ramón, Sara Marcos-Asensio, Patricia Blázquez-Benito, Mónica Baile-González, Almudena Navarro-Bailón and 4 more

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Trial report in Scientific reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Juan Luis Sánchez-GonzálezInstitute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4791-6513
Eduardo José Fernández-RodríguezDepartment of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2175-8545
Roberto Méndez-SánchezDepartment of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4486-4076
Luis Polo-FerreroDepartment of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8349-0441
Silvia Puente-GonzálezDepartment of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0230-4636
Cristina de RamónInstitute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8167-6410
Sara Marcos-AsensioInstitute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-4377-2953
Patricia Blázquez-BenitoInstitute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-1359-2153
Mónica Baile-GonzálezInstitute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8289-0884
Almudena Navarro-BailónInstitute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, 37007, Spain. almu_na@usal.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7972-5666
Fermin Sánchez-GuijoInstitute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7076-7739
Javier Martín-VallejoInstitute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3962-7356
Jesus PerezInstitute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0740-190X
Carlos Martín-SánchezDepartment of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8627-3645

Funding

Colegio Profesional de Fisioterapeutas de Castilla y León, Spain (CPFCYL), S/2024/01503 CO
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is frequently associated with frailty, impaired physical function, and reduced quality of life. Evidence on the role of exercise in this population is limited. This pilot randomised clinical trial evaluated the effects of a supervised resistance training programme, combined with a home-based physical activity plan, on frailty, body composition, strength, fatigue, quality of life, and mental health in patients with CLL receiving active treatment. Thirty-six patients were randomised to either a home-based physical activity group plus a supervised resistance training programme group (n = 18) or a home-based physical activity group (n = 14) for eight weeks. The primary outcome was frailty assessed with the Short Physical Performance Battery. Secondary outcomes included body composition, grip strength, fatigue, quality of life, anxiety and depression, and sleep quality. Non-parametric analyses were performed, and effect sizes calculated. No differences between-group were found in frailty. However, participants in the supervised group showed significant improvements in lean mass (p = 0.047), dominant hand grip strength (p = 0.004), cognitive fatigue (p = 0.008), and sleep disturbance (p = 0.010). Effect sizes were moderate for anxiety and sleep quality, and small for depression. Adherence exceeded 80% in both groups, and no adverse events related to exercise were reported. Supervised resistance training combined with home-based physical activity is feasible, safe, and well tolerated in patients with CLL. The intervention was associated with preliminary improvements in muscle mass, strength, fatigue, and sleep-related outcomes. Larger and longer trials are needed to confirm these findings.

Indexed as

ExerciseLeukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-CellResistance TrainingAgedAged, 80 and overBody CompositionFatigueFemaleFrailtyHand StrengthHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeTreatment OutcomeChronic lymphocytic leukaemiaExerciseFrailtyMental healthQuality of lifeResistance training

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PMID41656287
PMCPMC12960712

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