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. 2020 Nov 19;26(4):531–532. doi: 10.4103/IJPC.IJPC_14_20

Table 2.

Summary of the studies explaining the type of study, sample size, management of cancer, exercise intervention and outcomes assessed

References Study design Sample size (n) Cancer management Exercise intervention Outcomes assessed
Samuel et al. (2013) RCT 48 CRT Aerobic and strength training Functional capacity and QOL
Zhao MD et al. (2016) PCT 11 CRT Functional resistance program and walking program Muscle strength, functional mobility, and self-reported QOL
Samuel et al. (2019) RCT 148 CRT Aerobic walking and active resistance training program Functional capacity and QOL
Lonkvist et al. (2017) RCT 72 CRT Progressive resistance training LBM, body composition, muscle strength, functional performance, self-reported physical activity, and QOL

RCT: Randomized control trial, CRT: Chemoradiation therapy, QOL: Quality of life, LBM: Lean body mass, PCT: Pilot controlled trial