Value of Physical Capacity Tests in Lung Cancer

Prospective Observational Cohort Study of the Value of the Six Minute Walk Test and Handgrip Strength in Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

The study examines the physical capacity of lung cancer patients assessed with the six minute walk test and handgrip strength. Demographic and selfreported exercise behavior is registered to explore correlations to functional and physical capacity.

Assessments are made before first chemotherapy cycle and after fourth chemotherapy cycle, an expected average of 12 weeks between first and second assessment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Non small cell lung cancer stage I-IV
• Small cell lung cancer
• Patients >18 years
• WHO performance status 0-2
• undergoing chemotherapy

Exclusion Criteria:

• unstable angina during the previous month
• myocardial infarction diagnosed within the last month
• not approval for physical activity by primary oncologist
• inability to provide informed consent.