Pre-surgery boot camp aims to cut complications in pancreatic cancer patients
NCT ID NCT04469504
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 4-week prehabilitation program combining exercise, nutritional supplements, and psychological support for patients with sarcopenia (muscle loss) who are about to have pancreatic cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this program reduces serious complications like pancreatic fistulas. About 158 participants will be enrolled.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Prehabilitation program (exercise, nutritional supplementation, psychological support) and perioperative immunonutrition (Oral Impact)
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could reduce serious complications after pancreatic cancer surgery for patients with muscle loss.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The program is demanding and may be hard for some patients to complete. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Locations
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Hop Claude Huriez Chu Lille
RECRUITINGLille, France