Exercise Preconditioning with Cancer Surgeries (NCT04923672) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Exercise Preconditioning with Cancer Surgeries
Stopped: Company providing the computer application for exercise intervention suddenly closed for business
United States10 participantsStarted 2023-02-20
Plain-language summary
Studies have shown that people who are more physically fit prior to surgery do better after surgery. For this reason, it may be helpful for people who are going to have abdominal surgery for cancer to exercise before surgery to increase fitness. In this study, patients will be assigned to either maintain their current activity, or increase activity to 5 days a week, 40 minutes per day, of either continuous moderate activity or intervals of moderate and vigorous activity (three groups). All participants will wear an Apple watch, and participants in the exercise groups will use a smartphone application to get feedback on activity and encouragement to reach activity goals.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult (≥ 18 years of age) patients undergoing elective abdominal oncologic resection of a confirmed or potential colorectal, hepatobiliary, or gynecologic neoplasm.
* Study participants must be able to provide written informed consent and authorization.
* Study participants must be able to understand written and verbal English, as well as to be able to communicate in English.
* Study participants must have an Apple iphone to use during the study period
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any patient unable and/or unwilling to cooperate with all study protocols.
* Patients who require an assist device (walker) for ambulation.
* Patients that indicate they did at least 3 days of vigorous intensity activity in the previous 7 days OR any combination of walking, moderate-intensity or vigorous-intensity in all of the last 7 days totaling at least 18 and a half hours
* Recent history of cardiac disease (within 3 months of registration) that would preclude vigorous exercise
* Individuals with end stage renal disease currently on dialysis
* Individuals with a history of liver failure as evidenced by AST, ALT or Alkaline Phosphatase ≥ 3x upper limit of normal
* Individuals with uncontrolled hypertension
* Women who are breastfeeding or pregnant
* American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status score ≥ 4
* Any patient that needs further cardiac evaluation per ACC/AHA perioperative criteria
* Surgery scheduled \< 3 weeks of study registration (precluding time to particip…
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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Steps per day
Timeframe: Baseline through the 1 day visit prior to surgery