WCLC 2025 - Posters & ePosters-P2.15 .17 Preliminary Results on Feasibility of Virtual Delivery of Exercise Therapy for Mitigation of Lung Cancer Decline

P2.15 .17 Preliminary Results on Feasibility of Virtual Delivery of Exercise Therapy for Mitigation of Lung Cancer Decline

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This study evaluates the feasibility of a 12-week, fully virtual supervised resistance training program (MoVE 2.0) designed for patients with advanced lung cancer undergoing systemic therapy in British Columbia, Canada. Advanced lung cancer patients often experience declines in physical and psychosocial function, and while exercise can mitigate these effects, low recruitment and retention limit program implementation. Virtual exercise programs may help overcome these barriers.<br /><br />The prospective, single-arm study aimed to enroll 50 patients, with eligibility criteria including adults with advanced lung cancer, ECOG performance status 0–2, no contraindications to exercise, a life expectancy of at least six months, and basic English proficiency. The intervention consisted of twice-weekly, 60-minute group resistance training sessions conducted entirely virtually, including intake and assessments.<br /><br />Preliminary results from the first cohort (n=11) demonstrated the following feasibility outcomes: recruitment rate was 80% (12/15), retention 83% (10/12), adherence very high at 99%, and exercise attendance was 75%, improving to 81% when excluding one outlier with low attendance. No serious adverse events were reported. Barriers to session attendance included treatment-related symptoms, conflicting appointments, and other personal factors. <br /><br />Participants’ demographics included a median age of 65 years, with a diverse ethnic background and various systemic therapies during participation.<br /><br />Key findings indicate that the virtual MoVE 2.0 program is feasible, safe, and shows high patient retention and adherence. The virtual format may effectively remove common obstacles to in-person exercise for individuals with advanced cancer. Further research to assess efficacy on physical and psychosocial outcomes is ongoing. <br /><br />Overall, this virtual intervention offers a promising approach for integrating exercise into care for advanced lung cancer patients, addressing both accessibility and safety concerns.

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Lauren Curry

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Speaker Lauren Curry

Topic Multidisciplinary Care: Nursing, Allied Health and Palliative Care

Keywords

advanced lung cancer

virtual exercise program

resistance training

MoVE 2.0

systemic therapy

feasibility study

patient adherence

physical function

psychosocial function

cancer rehabilitation