Pre-Surgery exercise may speed sarcoma recovery
NCT ID NCT04921917
First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether doing a short exercise routine just before radiation therapy can improve arm or leg function and reduce wound problems after surgery for soft tissue sarcoma. About 24 adults with sarcoma in an arm or leg will take part. They will use rubber bands or a hand-held device for the exercises.
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Duke University
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
brief exercise regimen using rubber bands or a hand-held dynamometer
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple pre-treatment exercise helps patients recover better after sarcoma surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise might not reduce wound complications or improve outcomes.
Conditions
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