Pre-surgery boot camp may slash complications for high-risk cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07389746

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 4-week program of high-intensity interval training, specialized nutrition, and psychological support before major gastrointestinal cancer surgery can lower the risk of serious complications. 400 high-risk patients will be randomly assigned to either this prehabilitation program or standard care. The goal is to see if the program makes patients stronger and more resilient after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University Hospital of Cologne

    Cologne, 50931, Germany

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