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Supervised Home-Based Exercise Intervention in Colorectal Cancer Patients Following Surgery: A Feasibility Study

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  • Eleonora Latini

    (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Attilio Parisi

    (Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy)

  • Claudia Cerulli

    (Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy)

  • Elisa Grazioli

    (Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy)

  • Eliana Tranchita

    (Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy)

  • Arianna Murri

    (Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy)

  • Paolo Mercantini

    (Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital,“Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Alessio Lucarini

    (Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital,“Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Marcello Gasparrini

    (Department of General Surgery, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Lorenzo Ridola

    (Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Luca Tagliente

    (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Flavia Santoboni

    (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Donatella Trischitta

    (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Mario Vetrano

    (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Vincenzo Visco

    (Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Maria Chiara Vulpiani

    (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

  • Sveva Maria Nusca

    (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy)

Abstract

This pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility and preliminary effects of a supervised, home-based exercise program in patients recovering from laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. A total of 23 patients were included, with 13 participating in the exercise intervention and 10 receiving standard postoperative care. The exercise group (intervention group) followed a two-month structured program, while the control group received no structured exercise. Feasibility was demonstrated by 98% adherence in the intervention group and no reported adverse events. At T1, the intervention group showed significant improvements in role function, cognitive function, and reduced fatigue compared to the control group. At T2, a significant difference was observed in physical function. Functional capacity, assessed by the Six-Minute Walk Test, was significantly better in the intervention group at T1, T2, and T3, as was physical performance measured by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) at T1, T2, and T3. No significant differences were observed between the groups in anxiety, depression, sleep quality, or body composition parameters. This study highlights the feasibility of a supervised home-based exercise program in the early postoperative phase, demonstrating positive effects on Quality of Life, functional recovery, and fatigue in colorectal cancer patients.

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  • Eleonora Latini & Attilio Parisi & Claudia Cerulli & Elisa Grazioli & Eliana Tranchita & Arianna Murri & Paolo Mercantini & Alessio Lucarini & Marcello Gasparrini & Lorenzo Ridola & Luca Tagliente & F, 2025. "Supervised Home-Based Exercise Intervention in Colorectal Cancer Patients Following Surgery: A Feasibility Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 22(4), pages 1-27, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:22:y:2025:i:4:p:524-:d:1624189
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