Pre-surgery fitness program may speed recovery for stomach and esophageal cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07713888
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a personalized, home-based program of exercise and nutrition before surgery (called prehabilitation) can help patients with upper gastrointestinal tract cancer recover faster and have fewer complications. The program is tailored to each patient and includes aerobic and strength exercises along with nutritional support. Researchers will measure hospital stay length, readmission rates, and complications after surgery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a personalized, home-based exercise and nutrition program before surgery
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a standard pre-surgery program that helps upper GI cancer patients recover faster and have fewer complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The program requires patient commitment, and benefits may be modest.
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Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital
Taichung, Taiwan
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