Exercise for melanoma patients before surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if a moderate-intensity exercise program helps adults with melanoma who are receiving chemotherapy before surgery. It aims to improve recovery and well-being during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with melanoma
- You are 18 years or older
- You speak English
- You are scheduled to have surgery after a type of chemotherapy called neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- You do not have a chronic condition, memory problem, or injury that would make it hard to do moderate exercise on your own
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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