New digital tool aims to boost Pre-Surgery fitness in seniors with colon cancer
NCT ID NCT05520866
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a web app called PrehabPal designed to help frail adults aged 65 and older prepare for colon cancer surgery. The app creates a personalized prehabilitation program and offers coaching. Researchers compared it to standard written instructions in 132 participants to see if it increased the number of days patients engaged in pre-surgery exercises.
What this could mean
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Active substance
PrehabPal web application
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give older cancer patients a simple, personalized digital tool to get stronger before surgery, potentially reducing complications and hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 132 participants. The web app may not significantly improve outcomes compared to written instructions, and results may not apply to all older adults.
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Conditions
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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