Exercise before bladder removal surgery study
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at whether being active before bladder cancer surgery helps you recover with fewer problems. It tests how physical activity before surgery affects your health afterwards.
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Who can take part
- You have bladder cancer (a type called urothelial cell cancer).
- You are scheduled to have your bladder removed in a surgery called radical cystectomy.
- You do not need a walking aid like a cane or walker.
- You do not have depression.
- You do not have any heart, nerve, muscle, or bone problems that limit movement.
- Your surgery is at least 3 weeks away from today.
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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