Exercise before surgery: could ReHIIT boost recovery for bowel cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT07313332

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nottingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study will test a combined exercise program called ReHIIT (resistance training plus high-intensity interval cycling) in 14 healthy adults. The goal is to see how the body responds to this type of exercise, so researchers can later compare it to colorectal cancer patients. The study does not involve any drugs or treatments for cancer itself.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ReHIIT training (resistance exercise plus high-intensity interval cycling)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help design better exercise programs to prepare colorectal cancer patients for surgery and improve recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study in healthy volunteers, not cancer patients. Results may not translate to actual patients or lead to any treatment changes.

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HEALTHY ADULT MALE AND FEMALE VOLUNTEERS INTERVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical School, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital
RECRUITING

Derby, Derbyshire, DE223DT, United Kingdom

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