Physiotherapy Effects on Function, Ambulation, and Independence in Palliative Cancer Care

This study examines the short-term effects of physiotherapy on functional status, ambulation, and independence among patients admitted to the palliative care unit at Jazan Specialist Hospital. The study hypothesizes that a short-term individualized physiotherapy program will lead to measurable improvements in functional outcomes as assessed by the Barthel Index (BI), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), and Palliative Performance Scale (PPS).

NCT Number	NCT07654933
Lead Sponsor	University of Jazan
Conditions	Advanced Cancer, Palliative
Enrollment	32 participants
Start Date	2025-08-01
Primary Completion	2026-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-13 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-17