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Optimizing an exercise training program in pediatric brain tumour survivors: Does timing postradiotherapy matter?
Neuro-oncology Practice 2024 Februrary
BACKGROUND: While exercise training (ET) programs show positive outcomes in cognition, motor function, and physical fitness in pediatric brain tumor (PBT) survivors, little is known about the optimal timing of intervention. The aim of this work was to explore the feasibility and benefits of ET based on its timing after radiotherapy.
METHODS: This retrospective analysis (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01944761) analyzed data based on the timing of PBT survivors' participation in an ET program relative to their completion of radiotherapy: <2 years ( n = 9), 2-5 years ( n = 10), and > 5 years ( n = 13). We used repeated measures analysis of variance to compare feasibility and efficacy indicators among groups, as well as correlation analysis between ET program timing postradiotherapy and preliminary treatment effects on cognition, motor function and physical fitness outcomes.
RESULTS: Two to five years postradiotherapy was the optimal time period in terms of adherence (88.5%), retention (100%), and satisfaction (more fun, more enjoyable and recommend it more to other children). However, the benefits of ET program on memory recognition ( r = -0.379, P = .047) and accuracy ( r = -0.430, P = .032) decreased with increased time postradiotherapy. Motor function improved in all groups, with greater improvements in bilateral coordination ( P = .043) earlier postradiotherapy, and in running ( P = .043) later postradiotherapy. The greatest improvement in pro-rated work rate occurred in the < 2-year group ( P = .008).
CONCLUSION: Participation in an ET program should be offered as part of routine postradiotherapy care in the first 1-2 years and strongly encouraged in the first 5 years.
METHODS: This retrospective analysis (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01944761) analyzed data based on the timing of PBT survivors' participation in an ET program relative to their completion of radiotherapy: <2 years ( n = 9), 2-5 years ( n = 10), and > 5 years ( n = 13). We used repeated measures analysis of variance to compare feasibility and efficacy indicators among groups, as well as correlation analysis between ET program timing postradiotherapy and preliminary treatment effects on cognition, motor function and physical fitness outcomes.
RESULTS: Two to five years postradiotherapy was the optimal time period in terms of adherence (88.5%), retention (100%), and satisfaction (more fun, more enjoyable and recommend it more to other children). However, the benefits of ET program on memory recognition ( r = -0.379, P = .047) and accuracy ( r = -0.430, P = .032) decreased with increased time postradiotherapy. Motor function improved in all groups, with greater improvements in bilateral coordination ( P = .043) earlier postradiotherapy, and in running ( P = .043) later postradiotherapy. The greatest improvement in pro-rated work rate occurred in the < 2-year group ( P = .008).
CONCLUSION: Participation in an ET program should be offered as part of routine postradiotherapy care in the first 1-2 years and strongly encouraged in the first 5 years.
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