Pre-surgery fitness test may forecast cancer recovery
NCT ID NCT00493688
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 31, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looks at whether measuring a patient's energy reserve (fitness) before major cancer surgery can help predict how well they recover. Researchers will test 200 adults with abdominal or pelvic cancer using a special exercise test to measure gas exchange. The goal is to develop a better way to assess surgical risk and improve outcomes.
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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