Can resistance bands or electrical stimulation help cancer patients fight muscle loss?

NCT ID NCT04067167

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at two different exercise programs—using flexi bands or whole-body electrical stimulation—for people with cancer. The goal is to see which one better helps maintain muscle strength, reduce inflammation, and improve quality of life during treatment. About 100 participants will be followed for 12 weeks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cachexia cancer Inflammation inflammatory disease Motor Activity muscular atrophy neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER CANCER CACHEXIA INFLAMMATION MUSCULAR ATROPHY

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Locations

Department of Medicine 1, Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports
RECRUITING

Erlangen, 91054, Germany

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