Pre-surgery rehab program for frail older adults having stomach surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies a “prehabilitation” program—exercise and coaching before surgery—to help frail older adults recover better after major digestive cancer surgery. It may help you strengthen your body and function before the operation, which can improve outcomes after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are age 65 to 89 (under 90).
- You are scheduled for major digestive cancer surgery expected to last 2 hours or longer.
- You have a frailty score of 5 or higher on the Clinical Frailty Scale.
- You can give written informed consent.
- You can participate in pre-surgery rehab (you are not limited by paralysis, fractures, or other major movement problems).
- You can eat by mouth before surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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