Prepping the body and mind before colon cancer surgery may cut recovery risks
NCT ID NCT05379205
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
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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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Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada
Granada, Andalusia, 18007, Spain