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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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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