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We are recruiting people living with multiple myeloma to participate in our MyeEx-Impact Study. If this is you, please read the details below to consider your involvement.
Background
Pain, fatigue, and decreased physical functioning are the most common problems that affect the quality of life of people with multiple myeloma.
Exercise has been shown to be beneficial in other cancer populations both during and following treatment, with significant positive effects on bone mineral density, fatigue, immune function, and quality of life.
These exercises have been shown to be safe and feasible for people with poor bone health, some advanced cancers, and bone metastases. However, to date, little research has examined the effect of exercise on the bone health of people with multiple myeloma.
Purpose of Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of bone-specific exercises on the bone health of people with multiple myeloma. Myeloma bone disease occurs in over 80% of people with multiple myeloma. If our hypotheses are correct, exercise that targets specific bone sites in people with multiple myeloma will increase bone strength, reduce, prevent, or even reverse other treatment-related side-effects. It may also delay the progression of bone tumours which will have a major benefit towards delaying progression of the disease.
The potential findings will ultimately influence the inclusion of exercise as part of standard care to improve the health and longevity of people with multiple myeloma.
Am I Eligible to Participate?
If you have been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, you may be eligible to participate in the MyeEx-Impact Study.
Contact us if you have any queries about your eligibility to participate.
