Remote Resistance Exercise Powering Survivors - Gastrointestinal Oncology

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate a tele-resistance training exercise program for individuals undergoing chemotherapy for advanced upper gastrointestinal cancer.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Biopsy-proven upper GI cancer, stage III-IV
* ECOG performance status 0-1
* Treatment plan of chemotherapy with planned return to Moffitt Cancer Center for restaging
* Able to read and speak English fluently
* Capable of providing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Regular engagement in RT (2x/week targeting all major muscle groups)
* Screen failure for exercise safety based on Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and Patient-Reported Measurement Information System (PROMIS) screening questions
* Underlying unstable cardiac or pulmonary disease or symptomatic cardiac disease (New York Heart Association functional class III or IV).
* Recent fracture or acute musculoskeletal injury that precludes ability to participate in RT
* Numeric pain rating scale of ≥ 7 out of 10
* Myopathic or rheumatologic disease that impacts physical function

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