Impact of Prehabilitation in Oncology Via Exercise- Esophageal (IMPROVE-Esophageal)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Carcinoma
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility of a prehabilitation exercise and nutrition program (exercise and nutrition before a medical treatment) in adults with esophageal cancer before surgery (esophagectomy). The pre-surgery exercise and nutrition program will include resistance and aerobic training and nutrition supplementation during the weeks before surgery. We will also assess p…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women, age ≥ 18 years old
* Diagnosed with esophageal cancer
* Identified as esophagectomy surgery candidates at Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Shadyside, or UPMC Passavant
* ≥ 2 weeks until scheduled esophagectomy
* ECOG Performance Status Scale score of ≤ 2
* Ability to…
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