Frequency, Features, and Recommendations for Preventing Adverse Events in Supervised Exercise Programs for Pediatric Oncology Patients - Takeaways - MDSpire

Frequency, Features, and Recommendations for Preventing Adverse Events in Supervised Exercise Programs for Pediatric Oncology Patients

  • By

  • Gauß, Gabriele

  • Rueegg, Corina Silvia

  • Schindera, Christina

  • Meisegeier, Stefan

  • Stalf, Hannah

  • Sundermeier, Thorben

  • Maiwald, Michael

  • Dietrich, Melisa

  • Reus, Annika

  • Tomaskovic, Aleksandar

  • Götte, Miriam

  • March 31, 2026

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    Supervised exercise in pediatric oncology improves treatment-related symptoms and outcomes but has limited assessment of adverse events.

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    A prospective study recorded 178 adverse events during 74,083 exercise sessions, resulting in an incidence of 1 AE per 416 sessions.

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    Most adverse events were graded as low severity, with 85% deemed exercise-related, primarily caused by physical exertion and medical treatments.

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    Common adverse events included pain (53%), nausea/vomiting (20%), and circulatory problems (17%), with no life-threatening incidents reported.

  • 5

    The study developed 11 recommendations to reduce adverse events, emphasizing risk assessment, collaboration, and ongoing education for exercise experts.

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Frequency, Features, and Recommendations for Preventing Adverse Events in Supervised Exercise Programs for Pediatric Oncology Patients

  • by Gauß, Gabriele , Rueegg, Corina Silvia, Schindera, Christina , Meisegeier, Stefan , Stalf, Hannah , Sundermeier, Thorben , Maiwald, Michael , Dietrich, Melisa , Reus, Annika , Tomaskovic, Aleksandar , Götte, Miriam

  • March 31, 2026

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