Exercise before ovarian cancer surgery may reduce frailty and boost recovery
NCT ID NCT05364879
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 4-week exercise program before surgery can reduce frailty and improve recovery in women with advanced ovarian cancer. Frailty affects about half of these patients and often leads to worse surgical outcomes and chemotherapy delays. The program includes light-to-moderate aerobic, resistance, and mobility exercises done three times a week. Researchers will measure changes in frailty, surgical complications, and chemotherapy completion rates.
What this could mean
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Active substance
supervised exercise program (aerobic, resistance, and mobility exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a simple exercise program before surgery helps frail ovarian cancer patients recover faster and complete their chemotherapy as planned.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (108 people) with no control group, so results may not be definitive. Exercise may be difficult for very frail patients, and benefits are not guaranteed.
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Nova Scotia Health
RECRUITINGHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4P1, Canada
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