FeelFit: High-intensity Interval Training to Improve Self-reported Physical Fitness in Brain Tumor Patients

Last updated: April 2, 2025
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Clinical Study ID

NCT06282562
NL84223.018.23
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The FeelFit study aims to assess the effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in improving self-reported physical fitness in adult brain tumor patients during periods of stable disease, as compared to a waiting-list control group. Furthermore, several secondary and exploratory outcomes will be evaluated. The study is part of the GRIP (GuaRding quality survivorshiP) project, which aims to improve quality of life in brain tumor patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • reduced self-reported physical fitness;

  • minimum age of 18 years;

  • diagnosed with a primary brain tumor;

  • stable disease, i.e. no signs of radiological or clinical tumor progression;

  • no oncological treatment for at least two months prior to inclusion;

  • able to speak, read and write in Dutch.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Karnofsky Performance Score < 70;

  • already participated in a HIIT program < 1 month prior;

  • contraindication of exercise.

Study Design

Total Participants: 36
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
August 15, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • VU University Medical Centers, location VUmc

    Amsterdam, 1081 HV
    Netherlands

    Active - Recruiting

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