Digital coach helps seniors prep for cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT05520866
First seen Jun 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a web app called PrehabPal that helps people aged 65 and older prepare for colon cancer surgery. The app creates a personalized exercise and health plan and offers coaching before surgery. Researchers compared it to written instructions to see if it helps patients stay active and recover better.
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Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 73030, United States
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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