High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Patients With Cancer-related Lymphedema in the Lower Limbs

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

20

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 6, 2018

Primary Completion Date

November 13, 2018

Study Completion Date

November 13, 2018

Conditions
Lymphedema of LegCancer of CervixCancer, OvarianCancer, EndometrialCancer of the ProstateMalignant Melanoma
Interventions
OTHER

First exercise session + compression

The Interval Training consists of a 5 minute warm-up on the stationary bike followed by 7 intervals of cycling for 1 minute at level 15-16 on the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion. Inbetween intervals, participants reduce resistance on the stationary bike and pedals for 1 minute at level 11-12 on the Borg Scale. The session ends with a 5-10 minute cool-down pedaling and stretching exercises for the lower limbs.

OTHER

First exercise session - compression

The Interval Training consists of a 5 minute warm-up on the stationary bike followed by 7 intervals of cycling for 1 minute at level 15-16 on the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion. Inbetween intervals, participants reduce resistance on the stationary bike and pedals for 1 minute at level 11-12 on the Borg Scale. The session ends with a 5-10 minute cool-down pedaling and stretching exercises for the lower limbs.

Trial Locations (1)

2730

Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Herlev

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

University of Copenhagen

OTHER

lead

Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

OTHER

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