Motion for Recovery: The Impact of Gyrokinesis on Childhood Cancer-Related Fatigue.

MTI University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Fatigue

Treatments: Other: Gyrokinesis exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07137091

P.T.REC/012/005915

Details and patient eligibility

About

CRF influences engagement in everyday activities, mood, sleep, social relations, school attendance, academic achievement, and quality of life . It was significantly associated with low health-related quality of life in pediatric cancer patients including leukemia . Since attention to managing cRF has been drawn, only a few non-pharmacological strategies were tested for their effectiveness in reducing cRF among children. Physical activity (Pa) has been proven to be the most effective strategy . Yet adherence to Pa remains problematic.

Full description

Childhood cancer-related fatigue (CCRF) is a prevalent condition that affects the quality of life in pediatric cancer patients. Gyrokinesis, a holistic exercise method that incorporates principles from yoga, tai chi, and dance, offers potential benefits in managing fatigue through gentle movement and breath work.

According to The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides comprehensive guidelines for cancer training load .The intensity of the exercise refers to the amount of energy expended when performing the activity4. It can be measured subjectively with a self-reported estimate of effort called the rate of perceived exertion on a scale of 1-10. Low-intensity exercise refers to physical activity or effort performed at 1-3 times the intensity of baseline resting energy expenditure (<3 mets-for example, walking). Moderate-intensity exercise refers to physical activity 3-6 times the intensity of baseline, which requires a moderate amount of effort and noticeably accelerates the heart rate (3-6 mets-for example, brisk walking or cycling). Vigorous-intensity exercise refers to physical activity 6 or more times baseline, which requires a large amount of effort and causes rapid breathing and a substantial increase in heart rate (>6 mets-for example, running or jumping rope)

Enrollment: 80 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 12 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosed and treated for a brain tumor during childhood or adolescence (0-≤18 years).

• Treated for a PBT during the previous 10 years, starting from date of diagnosis.

  • Aged ≥6 years 0 months at the start of the trial.
  • Off therapy/active treatment for pediatric brain tumor (PBT) for 12 months at the start of the trial.
  • No known signs of clinical or radiological tumor progression at last follow-up.
  • Danish is the sole or primary language (enabling provision of validated assessment tools).
  • Patient and family have provided consent for inclusion in the trial.

Exclusion criteria

• History of recent poorly controlled seizures.

• Motor tics or Tourette syndrome (including family history of tic disorder).

  • Known diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Known diagnosis of Full Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) of <50.
  • Pregnancy. Participants known to be pregnant or breastfeeding at screening/registration will not enrolled

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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80 participants in 2 patient groups

Gyrokinesis exercise

Experimental group

Description:

Structure of a Gyrokinesis Session 1. Warm-Up: * Begin with gentle seated movements to prepare the body. * Focus on awakening the spine with small circles and undulating motions, coordinating with deep breathing. 2. Seated Exercises: * Perform a series of exercises on a stool or chair. * Emphasize spinal articulation, pelvic tilts, and side bends while maintaining rhythmic breathing. 3. Floor Work: * Transition to mat-based exercises focusing on core strength and flexibility. * Incorporate movements like leg lifts, spirals, and arching motions to engage different muscle groups. 4. Standing Series: * Conclude with standing exercises to enhance balance and full-body integration. * Use spiral movements and weight shifts to energize the body and improve posture.

Treatment:

Other: Gyrokinesis exercise

control group

No Intervention group

Description:

No intervention