Exercise training to improve outcomes in advanced colon cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether supervised exercise—either aerobic fitness training or muscle-strength training—can improve outcomes for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. It compares which approach is most helpful and checks whether it’s safe during first-line chemotherapy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and need palliative chemotherapy
- You are about to start first-line chemotherapy with two or three drugs (per national guideline)
- You can walk or bike and do basic daily activities
- You expect to live 6 months or longer
- You are not already doing structured hard aerobic or strength exercise at least 2 times per week
- You can read and sign consent forms (and you can handle Dutch-language needs)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether aerobic exercise can help your immune system fight cancer better during chemotherapy or immunotherapy. It is for people with breast or colon cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body.
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program can improve the health of your gut bacteria during chemotherapy for young-onset colorectal cancer. It aims to help you feel better and potentially improve how well your treatment works.
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program done at the hospital can help you handle chemotherapy better and make it work better. If you have breast, lung, or colon cancer, this program might reduce side effects and improve your quality of life during treatment.
This study tests whether a structured exercise program can help prevent cancer from coming back in people who have been treated for certain solid tumors (colorectal, ovarian, lung, or breast cancer). If you've completed surgery and adjuvant therapy within the past 2 years and are currently not exercising much, you may be eligible. Participation involves following an exercise plan and regular check-ins.
This trial tests a live, remote exercise program designed for cancer survivors who have completed their main treatment. It aims to improve side effects like fatigue, low physical function, anxiety, or nerve pain. You participate from home using video calls.
This trial tests whether a combination of resistance and aerobic exercise can improve quality of life for people starting their first round of chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer. If you are newly diagnosed and not already exercising regularly, this study may help you feel better during treatment.
Hear when a new Colorectal cancer trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.