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Impact of exercise on lower activity levels in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a randomized controlled
Meltem Kurtuncu Tanir1, Sema Kuguoglu
1Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Zonguldak School of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Zonguldak, Turkey. meltemkurtuncu@yahoo.com
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Regular exercise programs significantly improve physical function and quality of life for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study showed enhanced performance and lab results in children who exercised compared to a control group.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Exercise Physiology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a common childhood cancer.
- Children with ALL often experience decreased physical function and quality of life.
- Exercise interventions are being explored to mitigate these effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of a structured exercise program on physical parameters.
- To assess the effects of exercise on the quality of life in pediatric ALL patients.
- To compare outcomes between children with ALL undergoing exercise and a control group.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial involving 40 children with ALL (19 intervention, 21 control).
- Participants were recruited from two university hospitals.
- Exercise program involved regular and systematic physical activity regimens.
Main Results:
- The exercise group demonstrated improved testing results and enhanced physical performance.
- Laboratory results were significantly better in the intervention group compared to controls.
- Children in the exercise group showed improvements compared to their own baseline scores.
Conclusions:
- Systematic exercise programs are beneficial for children undergoing treatment for ALL.
- Exercise can positively influence physical parameters and quality of life in this population.
- Further research into tailored exercise protocols for pediatric ALL is warranted.
Abstract:
This randomized, controlled experimental study was carried out to determine the effects of an exercise program on both physical parameters and the quality of life of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). A total of 41 children with ALL (20 trial and 21 control cases) at two university hospitals were accepted into the study. Due to the demise of one of the children in the trial group, the study was completed with 19 trial and 21 control patients, a total of 40 children and their parents. Regular and systematic exercise regimens implemented by children with ALL have resulted in improved testing results, enhanced physical performance, and better laboratory results compared with a control group and to children's scores before the initiation of such a program.
