Synopsis
Feasibility and efficacy of exercise in advanced cancer patients with cachexia
Research Overview
The ACE trial aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of exercise as a management strategy to counteract the burden of cachexia in patients with advanced disease. The primary objective is to investigate differences in baseline physical fitness and function, including gait speed, estimated aerobic capacity and muscular strength in individuals with advanced cancer and cachexia relative to individuals with advanced cancer who do not have cachexia. This project is being run through the Australian Catholic University and recruiting through a number of local hospitals.
Key Contact
Name: Centre for Palliative Care
Email: svhm.CPCtrials@svha.org.au
Project Team:
- Principal Investigator – Kelcey Bland (Australian Catholic University)
- Associate Investigator - Associate Professor Jennifer Weil
- Associate Investigator - Dr Melissa Moore
- Research Nurses – Indy Khera, Di Saward
Funding Source
Australian Catholic University