Texting your way to a better recovery: WhatsApp prehab for colorectal cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07376668
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if a 4-week prehabilitation program delivered through WhatsApp can help adults with colorectal cancer prepare for and recover from elective surgery. The program includes educational information, diet advice, exercises, and psychological podcasts. Researchers will compare outcomes like complications and hospital stay length between those who get the program plus standard care and those who get standard care alone.
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Tseung Kwan O Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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