Can a simple fitness test predict surgery recovery?

NCT ID NCT07529301

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at how a patient's physical function and breathing capacity before surgery affect their recovery after colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will assess 42 participants using tests like the Short Physical Performance Battery and spirometry. The goal is to see if these simple tests can help predict complications and guide personalized care.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center General Surgery Polyclinic

    RECRUITING

    Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors better identify high-risk patients before colorectal cancer surgery and tailor care to improve recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, observational study (42 participants) that only measures associations, not treatments. Results may not apply to all patients or change practice directly.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.