Prehab before cancer surgery: could exercise and nutrition cut complications?

NCT ID NCT07671625

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

Summary

This study tests whether a program of physical therapy, nutritional planning, and psychological support before and after surgery can help patients with locally advanced esophageal, gastroesophageal junction, or stomach cancer recover better. Sixty participants will follow the program and be monitored for changes in fitness, sleep quality, fatigue, and quality of life. The goal is to reduce serious complications after surgery, which currently occur in up to 80% of patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

exercise, nutrition plan, and psychological support

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could help patients recover faster and with fewer complications after surgery for esophageal or stomach cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires significant effort and commitment from patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal cancer Esophageal Neoplasms gastric cancer gastric neoplasm gastroesophageal cancer gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute

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    Brno, 65653, Czechia

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