Home exercise boosts recovery in elderly cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05448846
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a personalized home exercise program can improve physical function and quality of life in people aged 75 and older with colorectal cancer who are having surgery. Participants receive weekly phone coaching on strength, balance, and breathing exercises from diagnosis to 3 months after surgery. The goal is to see if they recover faster and feel better compared to those who get usual care alone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 252 people
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- Started
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Apr 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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75 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 75 years or older diagnosed with colorectal cancer. * Patients included in colorectal surgery waiting list of the Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon (Madrid, Spain) * Patients able to communicate, understand and sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients finally excluded for colorectal surgery. * Patients with absolute contraindications to exercise * Walk disability (FAC \<2) * Severe cognitive impairment (MMSE \<18) * Terminal illness
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital general Universitario Gregorio Marañón
Madrid, Madrid, 28007, Spain
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