Walking program for older patients after cancer surgery
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special walking program (using a platform) can help older patients recover better after cancer surgery. If you are 65 or older and can walk on the platform for 10 minutes, you might be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a major cancer surgery that is not an emergency.
- You can walk for 10 minutes on a treadmill-like platform.
- You do not have severe malnutrition (very low weight or rapid weight loss).
- You are not currently in another clinical trial that would interfere with this one.
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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