Walking before surgery may speed recovery for head and neck cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06079697
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a pre-surgery exercise program (walking, sit-to-stand, and other exercises) could help people recover mobility and avoid complications after head and neck cancer surgery. 52 adults scheduled for major surgery wore Fitbits and either did the exercises or received standard care. The goal was to see if the exercise group had better post-surgery step counts and fewer complications.
What this could mean
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Active substance
exercise prehabilitation program (walking, sit-to-stand, and standing exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people recover faster and with fewer complications after head and neck cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program may not significantly improve recovery for all patients.
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Locations
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States