PREHABILITATION

This study tests whether adding a hand-held breathing muscle trainer to standard pre-surgery exercise rehab can reduce complications and hospital stays for people with lung cancer. About 100 adults scheduled for lung cancer surgery will be split into two groups: one gets standard…

This study tests whether a program of physical exercise, nutritional guidance, and psychological support during chemotherapy can help women with early-stage breast cancer respond better to treatment. About 214 women will be randomly assigned to either the program or standard care…

This study looks at whether starting resistance exercise training before breast cancer surgery can help reduce common side effects like fatigue, muscle loss, and reduced strength. The study involves 68 postmenopausal women with breast cancer who are scheduled for chemotherapy bef…

This study tests whether a 4-week exercise program before surgery can reduce frailty and improve recovery in women with advanced ovarian cancer. Frailty affects about half of these patients and often leads to worse surgical outcomes and chemotherapy delays. The program includes l…

This study is testing a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help people with oral cancer manage symptoms, improve communication, and return to work. The app includes a chatbot for emotional support, posture correction exercises, and a communication aid. Researcher…

This pilot study tests whether a pre-surgery program (including exercise, nutrition advice, and medication review) helps frail adults aged 70+ recover better after hip or knee replacement. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to the program or standard care. The goal is t…

This pilot study is testing whether a structured program of exercise, nutrition counseling, and support—called prehabilitation—can help adults with pancreatic cancer get stronger before surgery. Twenty participants will follow the program while receiving chemotherapy before their…

This study tests whether a structured preparation program before hip or knee replacement surgery can help people recover faster. The program includes personalized exercise, nutritional advice, stress and pain support, and medication review. Researchers will compare recovery in 18…

This study tests whether a 10-week tailored exercise program, done in-person or online, can help multiple myeloma patients maintain physical fitness, muscle mass, and quality of life while undergoing chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant. Researchers will enroll 30 adults in…

This study tests whether a simple, non-invasive ear acupressure technique can help people aged 50 and older feel better and stronger while waiting for lung surgery. Participants will have small seeds placed on their ears and press them daily. The goal is to see if this approach i…

This study tests a 6-week pre-surgery program for people aged 75 and older who need spine surgery. The program includes exercise, nutrition advice, managing other health conditions, and brain training. Researchers want to see if it helps patients become more independent after sur…

This study tests a live online group class called GoPREPARE that teaches people how to get fitter, eat better, and manage stress before major cancer surgery. Researchers will recruit 24 patients awaiting surgery and randomly assign them to either the class or standard care. The g…