Effect of exercise on insulin resistance and adiponectin in colorectal cancer survivors
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ABSTRACT: Background and study aims
Cancer has become a major public health problem in South Korea. The lifestyle factors are important determinants of colorectal cancer risk. Previous studies have shown a strong association between the level of physical activity and the outcomes of colorectal cancer. However, the effects of exercise on insulin resistance and adipocytokines in colorectal cancer patients still need to be investigated. The aim of this study are to assess the effects of a 12-week home-based exercise intervention on insulin resistance and adiponectin (the hormone produced by fat cells which influences the bodys response to insulin) in colorectal cancer survivors.
Who can participate?
Patients with stage II-III colorectal cancer, who have completed all standard cancer treatment at least 4 weeks earlier but no more than 2 years.
What does the study involve?
Patients are randomly allocated to either the exercise group or the control group.
Exercise group patients will be encouraged to walk more than 10,000 steps per day. They will get exercise DVDs, will record their daily activities and will visit the clinic five times during the 12 weeks. Control group patients will be instructed to continue with their usual daily activities.
DISEASE(S): Stage Ii To Iii Colorectal Cancer Survivors
PROVIDER: 2418277 | ecrin-mdr-crc |
REPOSITORIES: ECRIN MDR
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