PREHABILITATION

This study tests whether a 4-week program of high-intensity interval training, specialized nutrition, and psychological support before major gastrointestinal cancer surgery can lower the risk of serious complications afterward. About 400 high-risk patients will be randomly assign…

This study looks at whether doing shoulder range-of-motion exercises for 6-8 weeks before a mastectomy can lower inflammation, reduce pain, and improve shoulder function and quality of life afterward. About 52 adults with advanced breast cancer will take part. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether a smartphone app that guides patients through exercises, nutrition tracking, and mood check-ins before cancer surgery can improve their physical function and reduce anxiety. Sixty adults scheduled for elective cancer surgery will either use the app or rec…

This study tests a small, smartphone-sized device called Seismofit that measures heart vibrations to estimate fitness in oesophageal cancer patients. Researchers want to see if this quick, rest-based test can predict complications like pneumonia and hospital stay length after che…

This study looks at whether a structured exercise and health program before surgery can improve how far elderly patients with abdominal cancer can walk. About 110 people will take part, and their walking distance will be measured before and after the program, as well as 1 and 3 m…