Prepping before surgery: new program aims to keep seniors stronger

NCT ID NCT03659123

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

Summary

This study tested a program to help older cancer patients get stronger before and after surgery. 148 patients aged 70+ (or 60+ with other health issues) took part. The program included exercise, nutrition advice, and education to reduce complications and improve recovery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer injury neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Edouard Herriot

    Lyon, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Service d'Oncologie Médicale

    Pierre-Bénite, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Service de Gériatrie

    Pierre-Bénite, France

  • Centre Hospitalier de Chambéry

    Chambéry, France

  • Centre hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne

    Saint-Etienne, France

  • Centre hospitalier d'Annecy Genevois

    Metz-Tessy, France

  • Centre hospitalier de Givors

    Givors, France

  • Clinique mutualiste Médipole

    Villeurbanne, France

  • Hôpital Croix Rousse

    Lyon, France

  • Hôpital Nord-Ouest

    Villefranche-sur-Saône, France