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Exercise before and after pancreatic cancer surgery may speed recovery and chemotherapy start

NCT ID NCT07710495

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Surrey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a personalized exercise program given before, during, and after Whipple surgery (a major operation for pancreatic cancer) helps patients recover faster and start chemotherapy sooner. Adults scheduled for Whipple surgery will receive an exercise plan tailored to their fitness level, including aerobic and strength training. The main goal is to see if such a program is practical and acceptable for patients, which could lead to a larger trial.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a personalized exercise program including aerobic and resistance training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a tailored exercise program helps people recover faster after major pancreatic cancer surgery and start chemotherapy sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, so it may not prove the program improves outcomes. Exercise may be too difficult for some patients after such a major surgery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2030

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Planned to undergo upfront pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple's procedure) for a suspected malignant periampullary mass. * Able and willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years age * Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) contraindications * Physical inability to perform CPET or undertake the program. * Lacking the capacity to consent * Unable to understand instructions in English * Not scheduled for surgery * A new diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 3c diabetes requiring management with insulin prescription will be excluded from the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Deconditioning Pancreas adenocarcinoma (msi-H)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Surrey

    RECRUITING

    Guildford, Surrey, GU27XH, United Kingdom

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