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A home-based exercise program was used that included aerobic and resistance training. The exercise group received an individualized exercise prescription, with strength levels and aerobic capacity at first testing. The control group received usual care. Outcomes were exercise, fatigue, mood, and sleep.
Patients were undergoing the active treatment phase of care.
The study was a pilot feasibility, randomized, controlled trial.
The feasibility of an individualized exercise program for patients receiving aggressive treatment for multiple myeloma was determined.