Prepping the body and mind before colon cancer surgery may cut recovery risks

NCT ID NCT05379205

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Universidad de Granada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a program of exercise, nutrition advice, and psychological support—started four weeks before surgery and continued afterward—can reduce complications in people having colon cancer surgery. Participants are adults over 40 with non-metastatic colon cancer who are not already active or on a special diet. The study compares this combined program to standard care alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: multidisciplinary prehabilitation and rehabilitation program (exercise, nutrition, psychological support)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a standard pre- and post-surgery program that helps people recover faster and with fewer complications after colon cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (90 people), so results may not apply to everyone. The program is demanding and may be hard for some patients to complete.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colon carcinoma colonic neoplasm colorectal cancer Motor Activity Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLON CANCER POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada

Granada, Andalusia, 18007, Spain

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