PREHABILITATION

This study tests whether a 4-week program of high-intensity interval training, specialized nutrition, and psychological support before major gastrointestinal cancer surgery can lower the risk of serious complications afterward. About 400 high-risk patients will be randomly assign…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that guides people through exercises, nutrition tracking, and mood check-ins before cancer surgery can improve their walking ability and reduce anxiety. About 60 adults scheduled for elective cancer surgery will either use the app or rece…

This study tests whether a program of exercise, protein drinks, and breathing exercises before ovarian cancer surgery is practical and helpful. About 36 women will choose or be assigned to in-person coaching, remote coaching with an app, or standard education. The goal is to see …

This study looks at whether doing shoulder range-of-motion exercises for 6-8 weeks before a mastectomy can reduce inflammation, pain, and shoulder problems after surgery. About 52 women with advanced breast cancer will take part. The goal is to see if these simple exercises impro…

This pilot study tests whether a virtual, home-based prehabilitation program is practical for adults awaiting major elective surgery. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either the program (exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and protein supplements) or standard car…

This study looks at whether a structured exercise and education program before surgery can improve walking ability in elderly patients preparing for abdominal cancer surgery. About 110 participants will take part, and their walking distance will be measured before and after the p…

This study tests a small, smartphone-sized device called Seismofit that measures heart vibrations to estimate fitness in just three minutes. Researchers want to see if it can predict complications like pneumonia and hospital stay length in 164 oesophageal cancer patients undergoi…