Physical Activity for Advanced Stage Cancer Patients

Physical Activity for Advanced Stage Cancer Patients

The purpose of this study is to understand if a home-based physical activity program can improve symptoms and physical function among patients with advanced stage cancer.

This program includes use of the Nintendo Wii Fit™Plus (Wii Fit) and home visits by a nurse. The same nurse will attend all of the visits.

Inclusion Criteria:

• have stage III or IV cancer diagnosis
• able to understand English
• have a Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score of 60% (able to care for most of the personal needs)
• have fatigue and/or two other target symptoms
• have been cleared by their provider to engage low to moderate intensity physical activities

Exclusion Criteria:

• are hospitalized
• have lesion or metastasis of bone
• have a cardiac pacemaker
• have a history of seizure or loss of consciousness
• have been using a Wii Fit
• diagnosed cognitive impairment