CompletedNot Applicable

Walking for Recovery From Surgery in Improving Quality of Life in Older Adults With Lung or Gastrointestinal Cancer and Their Family Caregivers

United States87 participantsStarted 2017-11-09

Plain-language summary

This pilot clinical trial studies how well Walking for Recovery from Surgery works in improving quality of life in older adults with lung or gastrointestinal cancer and their family caregivers. A walking program, such as Walking for Recovery from Surgery may help support overall well-being as a caregiver, and may help improve family member or friend's recovery from surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

-Inclusion: * PATIENT: Diagnosis of lung or GI (colorectal, pancreas, liver) cancers * PATIENT: Scheduled to undergo surgery * PATIENT: \>= 65 years * PATIENT: Able to read and understand English * CAREGIVER: Family member/friend identified by the patient as the primary caregiver before and after surgery * CAREGIVER: \>= 21 years * CAREGIVER: Able to read and understand English * This study will be conducted in patients and family caregivers who are scheduled to undergo lung or GI cancer surgery treatment * There are no restrictions related to performance status or life expectancy * All subjects must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent Exclusion • Subjects, who in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with the safety monitoring requirements of the study

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

Pedometer-assessed daily steps (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

6-minute walking time (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Timed-up and go (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Short Physical Performance Battery (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

General health status assessed using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) General Physical and Mental Health-Short Form (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Symptoms (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Distress level assessed using Distress Thermometer (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03267524

SponsorCity of Hope Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-14

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pedometer-assessed daily steps (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

6-minute walking time (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Timed-up and go (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Short Physical Performance Battery (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

General health status assessed using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) General Physical and Mental Health-Short Form (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Symptoms (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Distress level assessed using Distress Thermometer (patients)

Timeframe: Up to 2 months