Exercise after colorectal cancer to change gut bacteria
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a structured exercise program can improve the makeup of gut microbiota (gut bacteria) in people who have finished treatment for stage II–III colorectal cancer. It may help learn how exercise supports recovery, and it involves remote or in-person sessions with gut-focused tracking.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 70
- You previously had stage II–III colorectal (colon or rectal) cancer
- Your cancer is not currently active or spread to other places
- You finished cancer treatments at least 60 days ago and within the last 3 years (surgery timing matters, but ileostomy reversal doesn’t count)
- You can do exercise safely (no major physical limits) and your activity score is 0 or 1
- You can join virtually or in person and use a phone/tablet with internet during study sessions
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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