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Onerup A, Mirzaei S S, Wogksch MD, Goodenough CG, Lambert G, Sapkota Y, Mulrooney DA, Hudson MM, Jacola LM, Ness KK. Movement efficiency in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a report from the St. Jude lifetime cohort study. J Cancer Surviv 2024:10.1007/s11764-024-01550-1. [PMID: 38308806 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-024-01550-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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PURPOSE Movement efficiency, a measure of neuromuscular biomechanics, may be modified by physical activity. We aimed to assess the risk of and risk factors for low movement efficiency in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). METHODS Participants underwent an assessment of activity energy expenditure (AEE) with actigraphy, and the gold standard doubly labeled water, where the differences between elimination rates of oxygen and hydrogen from body water are evaluated over a week. Movement efficiency was assessed using the raw residuals of a linear regression between AEEs from accelerometers and doubly labeled water. Elastic-net logistic regressions were used to identify demographic, treatment, and functional variables associated with movement efficiency. RESULTS The study cohort included 256 non-cancer controls and 302 ALL survivors (48% female), categorized as efficient (N = 24), normal (N = 245), or inefficient (N = 33) based on their movement efficiency. There was no difference in the odds for poor movement efficiency between survivors (n = 33, 10.9%) compared to controls (n = 23, 9.0%, odds ratio [OR]: 1.19, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.67, 2.10; p = 0.55). In survivors, neuropathy was associated with a higher risk of being inefficient compared to efficient (OR 4.30, 95% CI 1.03-17.96), while obesity (≥ 30 kg/m2) had a protective association (OR 0.18, 95% CI 0.04-0.87). CONCLUSIONS Neuropathy was associated with a higher risk of poor movement efficiency in survivors of childhood ALL. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS These results further highlight impairments associated with treatment-induced neuropathy in survivors of childhood ALL.
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- Aron Onerup
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Biostatistics, St Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Oncology, St Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Oncology, St Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, St Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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Gilchrist L, Tanner L, Finch M, Watson D, Hoover A, Turcotte L, Messinger Y. Utilization and Cost of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services for Pediatric Patients Treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Using a Commercial Claims Database. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 104:1857-1864. [PMID: 37150426 PMCID: PMC10625645 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the temporal trends and factors associated with outpatient rehabilitation utilization and costs for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). DESIGN Deidentified administrative claims data and longitudinal health information on patients representing a mixture of ages, ethnicities, and geographic regions across the United States were accessed using Optum Labs Data Warehouse. Regression models were constructed to assess associations of outpatient rehabilitation with age, sex, race and ethnicity, year of diagnosis, and region. SETTING Outpatient rehabilitation. PARTICIPANTS 1000 Patients aged 1-30 years with a new diagnosis of ALL between 1993 and 2017 and continuous insurance coverage (N=1000). INTERVENTION Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Outpatient rehabilitation service utilization and cost based on reimbursed charge codes, summarized over 36 months after cancer diagnosis. RESULTS In 1000 patients, utilization of outpatient rehabilitation services increased from 20% in 1993-2002 to 55% in 2013-2017. In the earliest era examined, physical and/or occupational therapy was provided to 18% and increased to 54% in the latest years. Speech service utilization remained between 5%-8% across timepoints. Inflation-adjusted cost for provision of services did not change significantly across time and remained low, accounting for a median of 1.3% (Q1, Q3 0.3, 3.4) of total treatment cost in 1993-2002 and decreasing to a median 0.4% (Q1, Q3, 0.1, 1.0) in 2013-2017. Age 1 to 5 years at ALL diagnosis was associated with increased rehabilitation visit number and cost, and treatment in the Midwest was associated with increased likelihood of outpatient rehabilitation service utilization compared to other geographic regions. CONCLUSIONS Outpatient rehabilitation services are being increasingly provided to patients with ALL at a relatively low cost per patient, yet geographic variability in care utilization is evident. These services do not add excessively to the overall cost of leukemia care and thus cost containment should not be an excuse to limit access.
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- Laura Gilchrist
- Cancer and Blood Disorder Program, Children's Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN.
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- Cancer and Blood Disorder Program, Children's Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Cancer and Blood Disorder Program, Children's Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Cancer and Blood Disorder Program, Children's Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Cancer and Blood Disorder Program, Children's Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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Rodwin RL, DelRocco NJ, Hibbitts E, Devidas M, Whitley MK, Mohrmann CE, Schore RJ, Raetz E, Winick NJ, Hunger SP, Loh ML, Hockenberry MJ, Ma X, Angiolillo AL, Ness KK, Kairalla JA, Kadan-Lottick NS. Assessment of proxy-reported responses as predictors of motor and sensory peripheral neuropathy in children with B-lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2023; 70:e30634. [PMID: 37592363 PMCID: PMC10552080 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a common condition in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, can be challenging to diagnose. Using data from Children's Oncology Group AALL0932 physical function study, we sought to determine if parent/guardian proxy-reported responses from the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument could identify children with motor or sensory CIPN diagnosed by physical/occupational therapists (PT/OT). Four variables moderately discriminated between children with and without motor CIPN (c-index 0.76, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.64-0.84), but sensory and optimism-corrected models had weak discrimination (c-index sensory models 0.65, 95% CI: 0.54-0.74). New proxy-report measures are needed to identify children with PT/OT diagnosed CIPN.
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- Rozalyn L Rodwin
- Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Colleges of Medicine and Public Health & Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Colleges of Medicine and Public Health & Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Goldfarb School of Nursing, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Center of Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's National Health System, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and the Center for Childhood Cancer Research, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy, Seattle Children's Hospital and the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Center of Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's National Health System, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Servier Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Colleges of Medicine and Public Health & Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Parker K, Durben N, Oleson D, Yu Y, Lim JY, Recht M, Lindemulder S. Hopping as an Indicator of Chemotoxicity: Gait Analysis in Patients With Leukemia and Lymphoma. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2023; 45:e582-e589. [PMID: 36898017 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can experience chemotherapy-related changes in neuromuscular function, which can persist and impact the quality of life. Clinically, neuromuscular changes are assessed by observing gait. The primary aims of this study were to compare observational gait/functional movement analysis to matched electronic gait analysis in children with ALL and lymphoblastic lymphoma at specific time points during and after treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS Participants 2 to 27 years old diagnosed with ALL/lymphoblastic lymphoma who were on or off therapy within 10 years were eligible. Participants underwent electronic gait assessment using GAITRite, observational gait, and functional movement analysis and completed quality of life questionnaires. Parents also completed quality-of-life assessments. RESULTS Electronic gait parameters were not different in this cohort compared with controls. Mean overall scores on observational gait and functional movement analysis improved over time. Hopping was the most frequent and walking was the least frequent noted deficit. Participants had a lower patient and parent-reported QoL scores compared with the general population. CONCLUSION Observational gait and functional movement analysis identified more deficits than the electronic gait assessment. Future studies are warranted to determine whether hopping deficits are an early clinical indicator of toxicity and signal for intervention.
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- Kellee Parker
- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics
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- Biostatistics Shared Resource, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
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- Biostatistics Shared Resource, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics
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Reinmann A, Bruyneel AV, Gligorov J, Mesure S, Combescure C, Koessler T, Bodmer A. Influence of chemotherapy on postural control and quality of life in women with gynaecological cancer: a protocol of a prospective observational study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e061664. [PMID: 36691184 PMCID: PMC9454005 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a frequent side effect of some chemotherapies that can cause postural control disorders and has a serious impact on quality of life (QoL). An enhanced understanding of postural control dysfunction could help build a systematic and accurate assessment as well as specific exercises to limit the impact on QoL. This study aims to assess the influence of chemotherapy on postural control and the QoL for women with gynaecological cancer. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This prospective observational study will include 37 participants with cancer treated using neurotoxic chemotherapy. Their postural control in various conditions (rigid and foam surfaces, eyes open and closed, with and without tendon vibration, and dual tasks), limits of stability, QoL and modified Total Neuropathy Score will be assessed. A linear mixed model will compare postural control pre-chemotherapy and post-chemotherapy. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was approved by an ethical review board in Geneva (CCER-2020-01639). The study findings will be disseminated through conference presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04692168.
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- Aline Reinmann
- Geneva School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Geneva School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Oncology, AP-HP. Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Institute of Movement Sciences, National Centre of Scientific Research, Aix-Marseille-University, Marseille, France
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- CRC & Division of clinical epidemiology, Department of health and community medicine, University of Geneva & University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Service of Oncology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
- University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Service of Oncology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
- University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Rodwin RL, Kairalla JA, Hibbitts E, Devidas M, Whitley MK, Mohrmann CE, Schore RJ, Raetz E, Winick NJ, Hunger SP, Loh ML, Hockenberry MJ, Angiolillo AL, Ness KK, Kadan-Lottick NS. Persistence of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Despite Vincristine Reduction in Childhood B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. J Natl Cancer Inst 2022; 114:1167-1175. [PMID: 35552709 PMCID: PMC9360458 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djac095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Children with B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) are at risk for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Children's Oncology Group AALL0932 randomized reduction in vincristine and dexamethasone (every 4 weeks vs 12 weeks during maintenance in the average-risk subset of National Cancer Institute standard-B-ALL (SR AR B-ALL). We longitudinally measured CIPN, overall and by treatment group. METHODS AALL0932 standard-B-ALL patients aged 3 years and older were evaluated at T1-T4 (end consolidation, maintenance month 1, maintenance month 18, 12 months posttherapy). Physical and occupational therapists (PT/OT) measured motor CIPN (hand and ankle strength, dorsiflexion and plantarflexion range of motion), sensory CIPN (finger and toe vibration and touch), function (dexterity [Purdue Pegboard], and walking efficiency [Six-Minute Walk]). Proxy-reported function (Pediatric Outcome Data Collection Instrument) and quality of life (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) were assessed. Age- and sex-matched z scores and proportion impaired were measured longitudinally and compared between groups. RESULTS Consent and data were obtained from 150 participants (mean age = 5.1 years [SD = 1.7], 48.7% female). Among participants with completed evaluations, 81.8% had CIPN at T1 (74.5% motor, 34.1% sensory). When examining severity of PT/OT outcomes, only handgrip strength (P < .001) and walking efficiency (P = .02) improved from T1-T4, and only dorsiflexion range of motion (46.7% vs 14.7%; P = .008) and handgrip strength (22.2% vs 37.1%; P = .03) differed in vincristine and dexamethasone every 4 weeks vs vincristine and dexamethasone 12 weeks at T4. Proxy-reported outcomes improved from T1 to T4 (P < .001), and most did not differ between groups. CONCLUSIONS CIPN is prevalent early in B-ALL therapy and persists at least 12 months posttherapy. Most outcomes did not differ between treatment groups despite reduction in vincristine frequency. Children with B-ALL should be monitored for CIPN, even with reduced vincristine frequency.
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- Rozalyn L Rodwin
- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Colleges of Medicine and Public Health & Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Colleges of Medicine and Public Health & Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Oncology, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
- Cancer Biology Research Program, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Benioff Children’s Hospital, and the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Institute, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
- School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Oncology, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
- Cancer Biology Research Program, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Correspondence to: Nina S. Kadan-Lottick, MD, MSPH, Professor of Oncology and Pediatrics, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20057, USA (e-mail: )
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Rodwin RL, Ma X, Ness KK, Kadan-Lottick NS, Wang R. Physical Therapy Utilization Among Hospitalized Patients With Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. JCO Oncol Pract 2022; 18:e1060-e1068. [PMID: 35427182 PMCID: PMC9287366 DOI: 10.1200/op.21.00796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Patients with pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk for impaired physical function from treatment. Early physical therapy (PT) may improve physical function and health in children with ALL, yet little is known about PT utilization in this population. METHODS Leveraging the Premier Healthcare Database, we conducted a cohort study including participants hospitalized with ALL at age 0-21 years from January 1, 2010, through March 31, 2017. A generalized mixed linear model assessed sociodemographic and clinical variables associated with receiving PT within 1 year of first hospitalization. RESULTS Among 5,488 pediatric ALL patients from 330 hospitals (median age 7 years, interquartile range = 4-14 years), only 27.2% overall and 58.9% with neuromuscular conditions received PT within a year of first ALL admission. In multivariable analysis, patients more likely to receive PT were age 10-14 years (odds ratio [OR] = 1.46; 95% CI, 1.20 to 1.76) or 15-21 years (OR = 1.66; 95% CI, 1.36 to 2.02) versus 0-4 years and Hispanic (OR = 1.27; 95% CI, 1.04 to 1.56) versus White. Patients less likely to receive PT were treated by a nonhematology/oncology pediatric (OR = 0.56; 95% CI, 0.46 to 0.70) or adult (OR = 0.50; 95% CI, 0.38 to 0.65) specialist versus a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and treated at a nonteaching hospital (OR = 0.53; 95% CI, 0.36 to 0.79) versus a teaching hospital. CONCLUSION Only 27.2% of pediatric ALL patients overall and 58.9% with neuromuscular conditions receive inpatient PT within a year of first ALL admission. Interventions to increase inpatient PT services to pediatric ALL patients and address disparities in PT utilization may improve the physical function and long-term health of survivors.
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- Rozalyn L. Rodwin
- Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
- Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
- Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, New Haven, CT
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Responsiveness and Interrater Reliability of the Short Form of Fullerton Advance Balance Scale in Women With Breast Cancer Following Chemotherapy. REHABILITATION ONCOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1097/01.reo.0000000000000303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Söntgerath R, Däggelmann J, Kesting SV, Rueegg CS, Wittke TC, Reich S, Eckert KG, Stoessel S, Chamorro-Viña C, Wiskemann J, Wright P, Senn-Malashonak A, Oschwald V, Till AM, Götte M. Physical and functional performance assessment in pediatric oncology: a systematic review. Pediatr Res 2022; 91:743-756. [PMID: 33859367 PMCID: PMC9064803 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-021-01523-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research indicates reduced physical performance from diagnosis into survivorship of pediatric cancer patients. However, there is no systematic information or guideline available on the methods to assess physical performance and function in this population. The purpose was to systematically compile and describe assessments of physical performance and function in patients and survivors of pediatric cancer, including cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, speed, balance, flexibility, functional mobility, gait and motor performance test batteries. METHODS We searched the databases PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Cochrane Database and performed abstract and full-text selection of 2619 articles according to the Cochrane Handbook of Systematic Reviews. Information on patients characteristics, assessments, information on validity and reliability, and relevant references was extracted. RESULTS In summary, 63 different assessments were found in 149 studies including 11639 participants. Most studies evaluated cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength with the majority conducted off treatment. Some outcomes (e.g. speed) and diagnoses (e.g. neuroblastoma) were severely underrepresented. With the exception of gait, leukemia patients represented the largest group of individuals tested. CONCLUSIONS Insufficient data and patient heterogeneity complicate uniform recommendations for assessments. Our results support researchers and practitioners in selecting appropriate assessment to meet their specific research questions or individual daily practice needs. IMPACT This systematic review includes 149 studies and provides a comprehensive summary of 63 assessments to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, speed, balance, flexibility, functional mobility, gait or motor performance test batteries in patients and survivors of pediatric cancer. We present the most studied fields within the pediatric cancer population, which are cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength, off treatment phase, and leukemia patients. We propose research priorities by identification of subgroups in terms of cancer type, phase of treatment, and outcome of interest that are underrepresented in studies currently available.
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- Regine Söntgerath
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Hemostaseology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- Kinderklinik München Schwabing, TUM School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and Children's Cancer Research Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Working Group Exercise Oncology Division of Medical Oncology, University Clinic Heidelberg and National Centre for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Health Management & Public Health, IST University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Childhood Cancer Center, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Working Group Exercise Oncology Division of Medical Oncology, University Clinic Heidelberg and National Centre for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Hemostaseology, Goethe University Clinic Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital Essen, Pediatrics III, Essen, Germany.
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Goodenough CG, Diouf B, Yang W, Sapkota Y, Finch ER, Lu L, Partin RE, Wogksch MD, Hudson MM, Robison LL, Wang Z, Jeha S, Evans WE, Ness KK. Association between CEP72 genotype and persistent neuropathy in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Leukemia 2022; 36:1160-1163. [PMID: 34980876 PMCID: PMC8983435 DOI: 10.1038/s41375-021-01484-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Chelsea G Goodenough
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.,Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.,Department of Computational Biology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Global and Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
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Marchese V, Rock K, York T, Ruble K, Gray VL. The Efficacy of Targeted Exercise on Gross Motor and Neuromuscular Performance in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia: A Pilot Study. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:891650. [PMID: 35633967 PMCID: PMC9130853 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.891650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES This quasi-experimental study examined the efficacy of targeted exercise training on gross motor performance and neuromuscular impairments in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL CCS). MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten ALL CCS (median age: 10 years; range: 6-14 years) performed a 6-week training program three times per week (five in-person sessions), including a warm-up, total body stretching, progressive jump rope training, and a cool down. Gross motor performance (test of gross motor proficiency) and lower extremity rate of muscle activation (electromyography), joint torques (motion capture and force plate), and jump height (motion capture) were measured during a countermovement jump at baseline and post-training. RESULTS Post-training, ALL CCS demonstrated improvements in body coordination, strength and agilty, bilateral coordination, running speed and agility, and strength gross motor performance (mean change: 1.6-8.1; p < 0.05), the rate of muscle activation of the tibialis anterior and vastus lateralis muscles (mean change: 0.58-0.75; p < 0.05), hip and ankle joint torques (mean change: 0.07; p < 0.05), and jump height (mean change: 0.05; p < 0.05). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that targeted exercise training can improve gross motor performance and neuromuscular impairments in ALL CCS post-medical treatment.
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- Victoria Marchese
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Pediatric Oncology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Raybin JL, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Cook P, Jankowski C. Associations between demographics and quality of life in children in the first year of cancer treatment. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2021; 68:e29388. [PMID: 34626456 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.29388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Symptom distress and decreased quality of life (QOL) among children with cancer are well documented. Research is emerging on the child's voice in QOL-symptom reports, but existing QOL questionnaires are burdensome and objective biologic markers are lacking. We examined children's symptoms and QOL from parent and child perspectives and compared the results to one biologic marker (body posture). A cross-sectional secondary analysis of prospective data from children receiving creative arts therapy explored potential associations among demographics with and between QOL measures (PedsQL, Faces Scale, posture). Children (n = 98) ranged in age from 3 to 17 years (M = 7.8) and were in the first year of cancer treatment. No significant associations were found among the child's sex, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status (SES), or distance from hospital, and total PedsQL. Older age was associated with worse total PedsQL, pain, nausea, worry, and posture (all P < 0.05). Greater worry (β = 0.51) and worse posture (β = 0.41) were the QOL variables most strongly correlated with older age. Poorer posture was associated with worse child PedsQL (total score, nausea, treatment anxiety, cognitive) and parent PedsQL (pain, nausea). Worse scores on the Faces Scale, PedsQL, and posture were all correlated (r = 0.21-0.39, all P < 0.05). Interventions to improve QOL could target nausea, worry, and older patients. Accuracy and interpretation of symptom distress in children are problematic. The Faces Scale and posture may be suitable, readily obtained measures of QOL in pediatric oncology that hold promise.
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- Jennifer L Raybin
- Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado.,University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing and School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing and School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing and School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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Hayek S, Dhaduk R, Sapkota Y, Evans WE, Diouf B, Bjornard K, Wilson CL, Hudson MM, Robison LL, Khan RB, Srivastava DK, Krull KR, Ness KK. Concordance between Self-reported Symptoms and Clinically Ascertained Peripheral Neuropathy among Childhood Cancer Survivors: the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2021; 30:2256-2267. [PMID: 34583966 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-0644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Childhood cancer survivors are at elevated risk for motor and/or sensory neuropathy. The study aims to evaluate the concordance between self-report peripheral neuropathy compared with clinically ascertained peripheral neuropathy, and to identify factors associated with misclassification of peripheral neuropathy among survivors. METHODS The concordance between self-report and clinically ascertained peripheral neuropathy was evaluated among 2,933 5+ years old childhood cancer survivors (mean age 33.3, SD = 8.9). The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of self-report peripheral motor neuropathy (PMN) and peripheral sensory neuropathy (PSN) were calculated with reference to clinically assessed peripheral neuropathy. RESULTS Female survivors were more likely than male survivors to have clinically ascertained PMN (8.4% vs. 5.6%, P = 0.004). For females, having either PSN or PMN the most sensitive, specific, and accurate self-reported symptom was endorsing ≥2 symptoms on the self-report questionnaire (43.2%, 90.3%, and 85.2%, respectively), with kappa of 0.304. For males, having either PSN or PMN the most sensitive, specific, and accurate self-reported symptom was endorsing ≥2 symptoms on the self-report questionnaire (38.8%, 90.5%, and 86.3%, respectively) with kappa of 0.242. Age at diagnosis, emotional distress, and reporting pain in legs in the past 4 weeks were associated with an increased risk for false-positive reporting of peripheral neuropathy. Race (White), age at assessment, and emotional distress were associated with increased risk for false-negative reporting of peripheral neuropathy. CONCLUSIONS Agreement between self-report and clinically ascertained peripheral neuropathy was poor in survivors. Choosing self-report versus clinical ascertained peripheral neuropathy should be carefully considered. IMPACT The current study identifies the need for a self-report questionnaire that accurately assesses symptoms of peripheral neuropathy among cancer survivors.
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- Samah Hayek
- Clalit Research Institute, Clalit Health Services, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.,Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Division of Neurology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.
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Müller J, Weiler M, Schneeweiss A, Haag GM, Steindorf K, Wick W, Wiskemann J. Preventive effect of sensorimotor exercise and resistance training on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a randomised-controlled trial. Br J Cancer 2021; 125:955-965. [PMID: 34226683 PMCID: PMC8476560 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-021-01471-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common, unpleasant and usually long-lasting side effect of neurotoxic chemotherapeutic agents. This study aimed to investigate the preventive potential of sensorimotor- (SMT) and resistance training (RT) on CIPN. METHODS Patients (N = 170) were randomised to SMT, RT or usual care (UC). Both exercise groups trained 3×/week for a total of 105 min/week during neurotoxic chemotherapy (mean length: 20 weeks). Before and 3 weeks after neurotoxic chemotherapy, CIPN signs/symptoms were assessed via Total Neuropathy Score (TNSr; primary endpoint) and EORTC QLQ-CIPN15 questionnaire. In addition, balance (centre of pressure), muscle strength (isokinetic), quality of life (QoL, EORTC QLQ-C30) and relative chemotherapy dose intensity (RDI) were investigated. The follow-up period covered 6 months after the end of chemotherapy. RESULTS Intention-to-treat analyses (N = 159) revealed no differences regarding CIPN signs/symptoms. Exploratory per-protocol analyses (minimum training attendance rate 67%; N = 89) indicated that subjectively perceived sensory symptoms in the feet increased less during chemotherapy in the adherent exercisers (pooled group: SMT+RT) than in the UC group (-8.3 points (-16.1 to -0.4); P = 0.039, ES = 1.27). Furthermore, adherent exercisers received a higher RDI (96.6 ± 4.8 vs. 92.2 ± 9.4; P = 0.045), showed a better course of muscular strength (+20.8 Nm (11.2-30.4); P < 0.001, ES = 0.57) and QoL (+12.9 points (3.9-21.8); P = 0.005, ES = 0.64). During follow-up, CIPN signs/symptoms persisted in all groups. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that SMT and/or RT alleviate subjectively perceived sensory CIPN symptoms in the feet and other clinically relevant cancer therapy-related outcomes, if an appropriate training stimulus is achieved. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT02871284.
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- Jana Müller
- grid.5253.10000 0001 0328 4908Working Group Exercise Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany ,grid.7497.d0000 0004 0492 0584German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany ,grid.7700.00000 0001 2190 4373Institute of Sports and Sport Science, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.5253.10000 0001 0328 4908Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.7497.d0000 0004 0492 0584German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany ,grid.5253.10000 0001 0328 4908Division of Gynecological Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.5253.10000 0001 0328 4908Division of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.7497.d0000 0004 0492 0584Division of Physical Activity, Prevention and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.7497.d0000 0004 0492 0584German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany ,grid.5253.10000 0001 0328 4908Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.5253.10000 0001 0328 4908Working Group Exercise Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Rodwin RL, Chen Y, Yasui Y, Leisenring WM, Gibson TM, Nathan PC, Howell RM, Krull KR, Mohrmann C, Hayashi RJ, Chow EJ, Oeffinger KC, Armstrong GT, Ness KK, Kadan-Lottick NS. Longitudinal Evaluation of Neuromuscular Dysfunction in Long-term Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2021; 30:1536-1545. [PMID: 34099519 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-0154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Children treated for cancer are at risk for neuromuscular dysfunction, but data are limited regarding prevalence, longitudinal patterns, and long-term impact. METHODS Longitudinal surveys from 25,583 childhood cancer survivors ≥5 years from diagnosis and 5,044 siblings from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study were used to estimate the prevalence and cumulative incidence of neuromuscular dysfunction. Multivariable models adjusted for age, sex, race, and ethnicity estimated prevalence ratios (PR) of neuromuscular dysfunction in survivors compared with siblings, and associations with treatments and late health/socioeconomic outcomes. RESULTS Prevalence of neuromuscular dysfunction was 14.7% in survivors 5 years postdiagnosis versus 1.5% in siblings [PR, 9.9; 95% confidence interval (CI), 7.9-12.4], and highest in survivors of central nervous system (CNS) tumors (PR, 27.6; 95% CI, 22.1-34.6) and sarcomas (PR, 11.5; 95% CI, 9.1-14.5). Cumulative incidence rose to 24.3% in survivors 20 years postdiagnosis (95% CI, 23.8-24.8). Spinal radiotherapy and increasing cranial radiotherapy dose were associated with increased prevalence of neuromuscular dysfunction. Platinum exposure (vs. none) was associated with neuromuscular dysfunction (PR, 1.8; 95% CI, 1.5-2.1), even after excluding survivors with CNS tumors, cranial/spinal radiotherapy, or amputation. Neuromuscular dysfunction was associated with concurrent or later obesity (PR, 1.1; 95% CI, 1.1-1.2), anxiety (PR, 2.5; 95% CI, 2.2-2.9), depression (PR, 2.1; 95% CI, 1.9-2.3), and lower likelihood of graduating college (PR, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.90-0.94) and employment (PR, 0.8; 95% CI, 0.8-0.9). CONCLUSIONS Neuromuscular dysfunction is prevalent in childhood cancer survivors, continues to increase posttherapy, and is associated with adverse health and socioeconomic outcomes. IMPACT Interventions are needed to prevent and treat neuromuscular dysfunction, especially in survivors with platinum and radiation exposure.
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- Rozalyn L Rodwin
- Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Clinical Research and Public Health Sciences Divisions, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.,Department of Psychology St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Clinical Research and Public Health Sciences Divisions, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.,Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, Connecticut
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Varedi M, Lu L, Phillips NS, Partin RE, Brinkman TM, Armstrong GT, Chase E, Khan RB, Powell D, McKenna RF, Robison LL, Hudson MM, Ness KK. Balance impairment in survivors of pediatric brain cancers: risk factors and associated physical limitations. J Cancer Surviv 2021; 15:311-324. [PMID: 32895869 PMCID: PMC7936993 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-020-00932-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE The study aims were to determine the prevalence of balance impairments in adult survivors of pediatric central nervous system (CNS) tumors, and to identify predictors of and limitations associated with balance impairments. METHODS Participants were adult survivors (N = 329) of pediatric CNS tumors. Balance was considered impaired among those with composite scores < 70 on the sensory organization test. Potential predictors of impaired balance were evaluated with generalized linear regression. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate associations between balance impairment and function. RESULTS Balance impairment was observed in 48% of survivors, and associated with infratentorial tumor location (OR = 4.0, 95% CI, 2.0-7.6), shunt placement (OR = 3.5, 95% CI, 1.8-6.7), increased body fat percentage (OR = 1.1, 95% CI, 1.0-1.1), hearing loss (OR = 11.1, 95% CI, 5.6-22.2), flexibility limitations (OR = 2.0, 95% CI, 1.0-3.9), peripheral neuropathy (OR = 2.4, 95% CI, 1.2-4.5), and cognitive deficits (OR = 2.2, 95% CI, 1.1-4.7). In adjusted models, impaired balance was associated with limitations in overall physical performance (OR = 3.6, 95% CI, 2.0-6.3), mobility (OR = 2.6, 95% CI, 1.5-4.4), diminished walking endurance (OR = 2.9, 95% CI, 1.7-5.0), and non-independent living (OR = 2.0, 95% CI, 1.0-4.3). CONCLUSIONS Nearly half of adult survivors of pediatric CNS tumors have impaired balance, which is associated with mobility and physical performance limitations. Interventions to address the complex needs of this population should be prioritized. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Survivors with identified risk factors should be closely evaluated for presence of balance impairment. Interventions tailored to improve balance also can positively affect function and mobility in survivors.
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- Mitra Varedi
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-3678, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-3678, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-3678, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-3678, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-3678, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-3678, USA
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- School of Health Studies, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- School of Health Studies, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-3678, USA
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-3678, USA
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Müller J, Kreutz C, Ringhof S, Koeppel M, Kleindienst N, Sam G, Schneeweiss A, Wiskemann J, Weiler M. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: longitudinal analysis of predictors for postural control. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2398. [PMID: 33504885 PMCID: PMC7840973 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81902-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Impaired postural control is often observed in response to neurotoxic chemotherapy. However, potential explanatory factors other than chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) have not been adequately considered to date due to primarily cross-sectional study designs. Our objective was to comprehensively analyze postural control during and after neurotoxic chemotherapy, and to identify potential CIPN-independent predictors for its impairment. Postural control and CIPN symptoms (EORTC QLQ-CIPN20) were longitudinally assessed before, during and three weeks after neurotoxic chemotherapy, and in three and six months follow-up examinations (N = 54). The influence of peripheral nerve function as determined by nerve conduction studies (NCS: compound motor action potentials (CMAP) and sensory action potentials (SNAP)), physical activity, and muscle strength on the change in postural control during and after chemotherapy was analyzed by multiple linear regression adjusted for age and body mass index. Postural control, CIPN signs/symptoms, and CMAP/SNAP amplitudes significantly deteriorated during chemotherapy (p < .01). During follow-up, patients recovered from postural instabilities (p < .01), whereas CIPN signs/symptoms and pathologic NCS findings persisted compared to baseline (p < .001). The regression model showed that low CMAP and high SNAP amplitudes at baseline predicted impairment of postural control during but not after chemotherapy. Hence, pre-therapeutically disturbed somatosensory inputs may induce adaptive processes that have compensatory effects and allow recovery of postural control while CIPN signs/symptoms and pathologic peripheral nerve function persist. Baseline NCS findings in cancer patients who receive neurotoxic chemotherapy thus might assist in delineating individual CIPN risk profiles more precisely to which specific exercise intervention programs could be tailor-made.
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- Jana Müller
- Institute of Sports and Sport Science, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 700, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.,German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.,Working Group Exercise Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 460, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Physical Activity, Prevention and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Im Neuenheimer Feld 460, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 672, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Schwarzwaldstr. 175, 79117, Freiburg, Germany
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- Working Group Exercise Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 460, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Psychiatric and Psychosomatic Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health; Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg University Hospital, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 460, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Working Group Exercise Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 460, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Wang AB, Housley SN, Flores AM, Kircher SM, Perreault EJ, Cope TC. A review of movement disorders in chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2021; 18:16. [PMID: 33494755 PMCID: PMC7836454 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-021-00818-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Chemotherapy agents used in the standard treatments for many types of cancer are neurotoxic and can lead to lasting sensory and motor symptoms that compromise day-to-day movement functions in cancer survivors. To date, the details of movement disorders associated with chemotherapy are known largely through self-reported symptoms and functional limitations. There are few quantitative studies of specific movement deficits, limiting our understanding of dysfunction, as well as effective assessments and interventions. The aim of this narrative review is to consolidate the current understanding of sensorimotor disabilities based on quantitative measures in cancer survivors who received chemotherapy. We performed literature searches on PubMed and found 32 relevant movement studies. We categorized these studies into three themes based on the movement deficits investigated: (1) balance and postural control; (2) gait function; (3) upper limb function. This literature suggests that cancer survivors have increased postural sway, more conservative gait patterns, and suboptimal hand function compared to healthy individuals. More studies are needed that use objective measures of sensorimotor function to better characterize movement disabilities and investigate the underlying causes, as required for developing targeted assessments and interventions. By updating our understanding of movement impairments in this population, we identify significant gaps in knowledge that will help guide the direction of future research.
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Affiliation(s)
- Allison B Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA. .,Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA. .,Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, 355 E Erie St 21st Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.,Cancer Survivorship Institute, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Cancer Survivorship Institute, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Hematology and Oncology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.,Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, 355 E Erie St 21st Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA.,W.H. Coulter, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Integrated Cancer Research Center, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Croarkin E, Zampieri C. On the EDGE of Task Force Recommendations: Computerized Balance Assessment. REHABILITATION ONCOLOGY 2021; 39:64-67. [PMID: 38404645 PMCID: PMC10888498 DOI: 10.1097/01.reo.0000000000000246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Earllaine Croarkin
- Board Certified Neurological Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapist, Clinical Research Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Research Physical Therapist, Functional and Applied Biomechanics Laboratory, Clinical Research Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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Vincristine-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Pediatric Oncology: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Push Injections with One-Hour Infusions (The VINCA Trial). Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12123745. [PMID: 33322788 PMCID: PMC7764775 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12123745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Vincristine (VCR) is a frequently used chemotherapeutic agent. However, it can lead to VCR-induced peripheral neuropathy (VIPN). In this study we investigated if one-hour infusions of VCR instead of push-injections reduces VIPN in pediatric oncology patients. We conducted a multicenter randomized controlled trial in which participants received all VCR administrations through push injections or one-hour infusions. VIPN was measured at baseline and 1-5 times during treatment using Common Terminology Criteria of Adverse Events (CTCAE) and pediatric-modified Total Neuropathy Score. Moreover, data on co-medication, such as azole antifungals, were collected. Overall, results showed no effect of administration duration on total CTCAE score or ped-mTNS score. However, total CTCAE score was significantly lower in patients receiving one-hour infusions concurrently treated with azole antifungal therapy (β = -1.58; p = 0.04). In conclusion, generally VCR administration through one-hour infusions does not lead to less VIPN compared to VCR push injections in pediatric oncology patients. However, one-hour infusions lead to less severe VIPN compared to push-injections when azole therapy is administered concurrently with VCR. These results indicate that in children treated with VCR and requiring concurrent azole therapy, one-hour infusions might be beneficial over push injections, although larger trials are needed to confirm this association.
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Wearable Health Technology to Quantify the Functional Impact of Peripheral Neuropathy on Mobility in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20226627. [PMID: 33228056 PMCID: PMC7699399 DOI: 10.3390/s20226627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The occurrence of peripheral neuropathy (PNP) is often observed in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with a prevalence up to 55%, leading to more prominent functional deficits. Motor assessment with mobile health technologies allows high sensitivity and accuracy and is widely adopted in PD, but scarcely used for PNP assessments. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the methodologies and the most relevant features to investigate PNP and PD motor deficits with wearables. Because of the lack of studies investigating motor impairments in this specific subset of PNP-PD patients, Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science electronic databases were used to summarize the state of the art on PNP motor assessment with wearable technology and compare it with the existing evidence on PD. A total of 24 papers on PNP and 13 on PD were selected for data extraction: The main characteristics were described, highlighting major findings, clinical applications, and the most relevant features. The information from both groups (PNP and PD) was merged for defining future directions for the assessment of PNP-PD patients with wearable technology. We established suggestions on the assessment protocol aiming at accurate patient monitoring, targeting personalized treatments and strategies to prevent falls and to investigate PD and PNP motor characteristics.
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Long-term small-fiber neuropathy and pain sensitization in survivors of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia after stem cell transplantation. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2020; 146:2143-2152. [PMID: 32346759 PMCID: PMC8363542 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-020-03216-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed at describing for the first time peripheral small-fiber neurotoxicity and pain sensitization in survivors of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia after stem cell transplantation (SCT). METHODS In a cross-sectional, retrospective, single-center study, we assessed 25 relapse-free long-term survivors (median age at SCT: 11 ± 4.9 years; median time between SCT and testing: 8.25 years, 19 males) using a reduced version of the pediatric-modified total neuropathy score for clinical assessment and Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST). INCLUSION CRITERIA [Formula: see text] 6 years old at testing, [Formula: see text] 18 years old at time of SCT, [Formula: see text] 1 year between SCT and testing. RESULTS Nine patients (36%) had peripheral neuropathy as defined by the clinical red-pmTNS (≥ 4). The QST parameters mechanical pain sensitivity, mechanical detection threshold, thermal sensory limen, vibration detection threshold and pressure pain threshold were significantly abnormal in the survivor cohort (p < 0.0038). Except for one, all survivors showed at least one abnormal QST parameter. When using QST, signs of small and large fiber dysfunction were present in 22 (88%) and 17 (68%) survivors, respectively. More than half of all survivors were found to experience pathologic sensitization to pain. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Survivors of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia after SCT are at high risk for long-term peripheral neuropathy with a dominating small-fiber and pain sensitization pattern.
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Müller J, Ringhof S, Vollmer M, Jäger LB, Stein T, Weiler M, Wiskemann J. Out of balance - Postural control in cancer patients before and after neurotoxic chemotherapy. Gait Posture 2020; 77:156-163. [PMID: 32036320 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a serious side effect deriving from neurotoxic chemotherapeutic agents. The underlying nerve injury can affect proprioception causing impaired postural control, gait difficulties and a higher risk of falling. Overall, the symptoms and functional limitations negatively affect patients' independence and quality of life. RESEARCH QUESTION Our objective was to analyze postural control in cancer patients before and after neurotoxic chemotherapy and to compare these data to healthy controls. METHODS Participants were 35 cancer patients (PAT) and 35 healthy, one-to-one gender, age, height, and weight matched controls (HMC). Postural control of HMC was tested once, whereas PAT were tested prior to (PATpre) and three weeks after completion of neurotoxic chemotherapy (PATpost). Temporal, spatial and frequency domain measures of the center of pressure (COP) were calculated using a force plate. The following balance conditions were analyzed: bipedal stance with open (BPEO) and closed eyes (BPEC), semi-tandem (STEO, STEC) and monopedal stance (MPEO). CIPN was assessed clinically (Total Neuropathy Score) and via questionnaire. Time and group differences were determined by using Wilcoxon-signed-rank tests. Spearman correlation was applied to analyze associations between severity of CIPN and postural control. RESULTS PATpost showed significantly increased temporal and spatial measures of the COP (p < .05) - both after neurotoxic chemotherapy (PATpre-PATpost) and in comparison to HMC. Withdrawal of visual control resulted in greater temporal and spatial COP displacements in PATpost than in the comparative groups (PATpre, HMC). Correlation analyzes revealed moderate associations of COP measures with clinical CIPN measures and low to none for the questionnaires. SIGNIFICANCE Three weeks after completion of neurotoxic chemotherapy, PATpost showed significant balance deficits compared to PATpre and HMC. Especially the deficits in the standing conditions with closed eyes may indicate an impaired proprioception. This hypothesis is supported by the finding that stronger CIPN symptoms were associated with poorer postural control. However, future studies need to take further influencing factors on postural control into account (e.g. strength) in order to generate efficacious rehabilitation measures.
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- Jana Müller
- Institute of Sports and Sport Science, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 700, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; Working Group Exercise Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 460, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engler-Bunte-Ring 15, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany; Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Schwarzwaldstr. 175, 79117 Freiburg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engler-Bunte-Ring 15, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engler-Bunte-Ring 15, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Working Group Exercise Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 460, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
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Tanner L, Keppner K, Lesmeister D, Lyons K, Rock K, Sparrow J. Cancer Rehabilitation in the Pediatric and Adolescent/Young Adult Population. Semin Oncol Nurs 2020; 36:150984. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2019.150984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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McCrary JM, Goldstein D, Wyld D, Henderson R, Lewis CR, Park SB. Mobility in survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and utility of the 6-min walk test. J Cancer Surviv 2019; 13:495-502. [PMID: 31172429 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-019-00769-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a significant and often lasting side effect of cancer treatment, with increasing CIPN severity associated with increasing deficits in balance, gait, and mobility. The 6-min walk test (6MWT) is a widely validated and utilized measure of general physical functioning and mobility, although its utility in a CIPN context is unclear. This study aimed to determine the utility of the 6MWT as an assessment of mobility deficits in a CIPN cohort and utilize the 6MWT to compare mobility data from CIPN patients to those of healthy and clinical populations. METHODS Cancer survivors exposed to neurotoxic chemotherapies (N = 100; mean 17 ± 13 months post-treatment; mean age 59 ± 13 years) completed a single cross-sectional assessment of patient-reported and objective CIPN, mobility (6MWT), and disability. RESULTS CIPN symptoms were reported in the majority of the cohort (87%). Increasing age, patient-reported and objective CIPN symptoms, and disability were associated with decreasing 6MWT distance (.48 ≤ R ≤ .63; p < .001) in bivariate models. Multiple regression models of 6MWT distance included age, sex, and patient-reported or objective CIPN severity as significant independent correlates (.62 ≤ R ≤ .64; p < .03). 6MWT distances in patients with CIPN symptom severity above the cohort mean were consistent with mean values reported in diabetic neuropathy and clinical populations. CONCLUSIONS Increased CIPN symptoms are associated with increased mobility deficits. The 6MWT demonstrates promising utility as a mobility assessment in a CIPN cohort. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS The impact of the progression of CIPN on mobility deficits in survivors emphasizes the need for effective interventions to treat and prevent CIPN.
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- J Matt McCrary
- Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia
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- Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia.,Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia.,Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia. .,Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia.
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Varedi M, Ness KK, McKenna RF. Balance deficits in long-term pediatric ALL survivors. Oncotarget 2018; 9:32554-32555. [PMID: 30220964 PMCID: PMC6135684 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.25967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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- Mitra Varedi
- Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Program, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Program, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Program, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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