Tailored Pre-Surgery workouts could help seniors with cancer recover faster

NCT ID NCT06443138

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests a 4-week personalized exercise program for people aged 70 and older who are about to have cancer surgery. Participants follow daily exercises at home using a smartphone app. The goal is to see if this approach improves their physical fitness before the operation, which may lead to fewer complications and a smoother recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: personalized pre-habilitation program via a mobile app
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a tailored home exercise program helps elderly cancer patients get stronger before surgery, potentially reducing complications and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program relies on patients exercising alone at home, which may not work for all.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Nice
RECRUITING

Nice, France

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