EFFECTS OF A THERAPEUTIC STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAMME IN PAEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS

This project is made possible through the Pediatrics Department of the University Hospital of Salamanca, in collaboration with researchers specialized in therapeutic exercise from other clinical trials and research projects, alongside physical therapists experienced in designing, programming, and supervising therapeutic exercise programs. Furthermore, the project addresses current healthcare needs, as a significant portion of the patient population exhibits symptoms that impair functional capacity and overall quality of life-driven both by age and the oncological disease and its treatment. Consequently, this initiative aims to implement a strength training program to foster beneficial outcomes across various aspects of these patients' health, while sharing the findings with the scientific community.

Inclusion Criteria: * People under the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently undergoing treatment or living with the after-effects of the disease. * People who have not engaged in regular physical activity in the last 8 weeks. * Performance Status (ECOG) 0-1. * Signing of the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Have any contraindications to physical exercise: severe musculoskeletal disorders, severe cardiovascular diseases, uncontrolled bone metastases, and other conditions as determined by a healthcare professional. * Patients who are unable to undergo the initial assessment tests or who have difficulty performing basic exercises. * Patients who must discontinue treatment due to intolerance to it. * Other circumstances, at the discretion of the investigators, that may interfere with the purpose or conduct of the study.