The Impact of PReOPerative Exercise and NutritionaL Optimization on Perioperative Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Treatment for Rectal Cancer: The PROPEL Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Rectal Cancer Colorectal Cancer Rectal Cancer Stage II Rectal Cancer Stage III
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a prehabilitation program for participants diagnosed with rectal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiation, followed by surgical resection. The names of the groups in this research study are: * Group A: Prehabilitation program * Group B: Usual Care

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 18 years at time of enrollment. * English-Speaking. * Diagnosis of clinical stage II-III rectal cancer. * Planned, ongoing or just completed neoadjuvant treatment, including either 1) chemoradiation, 2) total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT), or 3) chemot…
Contacts

Jeffrey Meyerhardt, MD, MPH

617-632-6855

jeffrey_meyerhardt@dfci.harvard.edu

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