Table 1. Characteristics Participants Completing the Studya.
| Exercise Training Group (n = 20) | Control Group (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 59.1 ± 6.8 | 61.3 ± 8.8 |
| Male | 18 ± 90 | 9 ± 90 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 25.0 ± 4.1 | 26.2 ± 2.9 |
| Comorbidities | ||
| COPD | 12 (60) | 5 (50) |
| Coronary artery disease history | 3 (15) | 1 (10) |
| Heart failure history | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6 (30) | 3 (30) |
| Smoking history | ||
| Current | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Former | 15 (75) | 7 (70) |
| Never | 5 (25) | 3 (30) |
| WHO performance status | ||
| 0 | 3 (15) | 1 (10) |
| 1 | 17 (85) | 9 (90) |
| Diagnosis | ||
| Adenocarcinoma | 14 (70) | 7 (70) |
| Squamous cell carcinoma | 6 (30) | 3 (30) |
| TNM status | ||
| T2N2M0 | 16 (80) | 8 (80) |
| T2N2M1 | 4 (20) | 2 (20) |
| Tumor stage | ||
| IIIB | 16 (80) | 8 (80) |
| IV | 4 (20) | 2 (20) |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; TNM, tumor node metastasis; WHO, World Health Organization.
aData are reported as mean ± standard deviation or number (%).