Walk your way to recovery: new platform aims to get seniors moving after cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT06201884

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a walking platform every day after cancer surgery helps patients aged 65 and older regain their normal walking speed by the time they leave the hospital. Sixty participants will do short walking sessions starting the day after surgery. The goal is to see if this simple exercise can speed up recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: walking platform
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help elderly patients regain their walking ability faster after cancer surgery, reducing hospital stays and improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small Phase 2 trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The walking platform may not provide enough benefit over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ELDERLY PATIENTS ONCOLOGY SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU CAEN
RECRUITING

Caen, France
Centre Francois Baclesse
RECRUITING

Caen, France

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