The Assessment of the Feasibility of a Home Based Exercise Programme in the Older Patient Followi… (NCT03064308) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Assessment of the Feasibility of a Home Based Exercise Programme in the Older Patient Following Major Surgery
United Kingdom11 participantsStarted 2017-06-26
Plain-language summary
The primary aim of this study is to establish if it is possible for patients who have undergone major body surgery to complete a home based exercise training program and complete the assessments required to measure physical and cognitive function. If the investigators can establish that it is feasible to complete the training and test's then further research can follow using these methods to determine whether it is possible to improve the physical function of older patients undergoing major abdominal surgery in the period following surgery by using a simple exercise regimen that can be carried out at home. By targeting physical function in this way the investigators hope to determine if it is a method for improving frailty and well being. In turn it may also have a positive impact on health service provision.
Who can participate
Age range
70 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
* Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing major body cavity surgery.
* Male and Female patients.
* Age greater than 70 years.
* Patients undergoing neo-adjuvant chemotherapy will be included.
* Exclusion Criteria:
* Participation in a formal exercise regime
* A BMI \> 35 kg·m2
* Active cardiovascular disease: uncontrolled hypertension (BP \> 180/100), angina, heart failure (class III/IV), arrhythmia, right to left cardiac shunt, recent cardiac event
* Taking beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
* Cerebrovascular disease: untreated aneurysm (large vessel or intracranial).
* Respiratory disease including: pulmonary hypertension.
* Metabolic disease: hyper and hypo parathyroidism, untreated hyper and hypothyroidism, Cushing's disease.
* Musculoskeletal or neurological disorders
* Family history of early (\<55y) death from cardiovascular disease
* Severe rheumatoid arthritis limiting ability to perform any part of the assessment process.
* Unable to complete the consent process.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Feasibility of a home based exercise programme following surgery in the older patient.