The Effect of a Six-Week Nordic Walking Training Cycle on Oxidative Damage of Macromolecules and Iron Metabolism in Older Patients with Multiple Myeloma in Remission-Randomized Clinical Trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to assess the effects of a six-week Nordic walking training regimen on serum iron metabolism parameters and leukocyte gene expression in multiple myeloma patients.
Results Summary
The study found a declining trend in serum ferritin concentrations and positive influences on leukocyte gene expression related to iron metabolism after Nordic walking training, suggesting potential benefits for disease progression, though longer training periods may be needed for significant effects.
Population
Thirty multiple myeloma patients (mean age ~63 years), divided into an exercise group (n=15) and a control group (n=15).
Effective Dosage
Not specified (moderate-intensity Nordic walking training).
Duration
Six weeks of training, with follow-up at nine weeks.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nordic walking training | decrease | serum ferritin concentrations | MM patients | - | a declining trend in serum ferritin concentrations was observed | #1 |
Nordic walking training | increase | intracellular mRNA levels of genes associated with iron metabolism | MM patients | - | intracellular mRNA levels of genes associated with iron metabolism were positively influenced | #2 |
moderate-intensity exercise | increase | analyzed parameters | MM patients | - | induces favorable shifts in the analyzed parameters | #3 |
Nordic walking training | neutral | - | MM patients | - | is a safe recommendation | #4 |
Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable hematologic malignancy originating from clonal plasma cell proliferation within the bone marrow, predominantly affecting older individuals. While anemia serves as a diagnostic criterion for MM, it often ameliorates upon achieving disease remission. Iron metabolism parameters have emerged as potential prognostic indicators in MM. Notably, physical exercise has been established to influence iron metabolism. This study aimed to assess alterations in serum iron, ferritin, and transferrin concentrations, as well as leukocyte gene expression, in MM patients undergoing a six-week cycle of Nordic walking training. Thirty patients divided into an exercise group (NW, n = 15, mean age 63.1 ± 8.4 years) and a control group (CG, n = 15, mean age: 63.5 ± 3.6 years) completed the study protocol. Blood samples were collected at baseline, after three and six weeks of training, and after nine weeks. Serum ferritin, transferrin, and iron concentrations were measured, along with the leukocyte expression of genes. Additionally, serum oxidative damage marker levels were determined. Following the Nordic walking training cycle, a declining trend in serum ferritin concentrations was observed. Intracellular mRNA levels of genes associated with iron metabolism were positively influenced by the training regimen, indicating the potential impact of this physical activity on gene expression and ferritin concentrations. Although positive trends were noted, extended training periods might be requisite for significant changes. To conclude, moderate-intensity exercise induces favorable shifts in the analyzed parameters among MM patients, potentially influencing disease progression. Consequently, Nordic walking training is a safe recommendation for MM patients, though sustained training beyond six weeks could be necessary for notable effects on iron metabolism factors.