Prehab for rectal cancer: could a simple program boost recovery?

NCT ID NCT06565052

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a pre-surgery program of exercise and nutrition advice is practical for people with stage II or III rectal cancer. About 40 participants will either join the program or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if enough people sign up and stick with it, not yet to measure health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm rectal cancer rectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLORECTAL CANCER RECTAL CANCER RECTAL CANCER STAGE II RECTAL CANCER STAGE III

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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