Chemo brain prehab for colorectal cancer patients
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding exercise and a multivitamin before chemotherapy can help reduce memory and thinking problems in people with colorectal cancer. It is for older adults (ages 60-85) who are about to start chemo.
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Who can take part
- You have stage 2 or 3 colorectal cancer.
- You are between 60 and 85 years old.
- You plan to receive chemo with 5-FU, capecitabine, or oxaliplatin.
- You can speak and understand English fluently.
- You have not done regular, structured exercise (like gym classes or team sports) in the last 6 months.
- You have home internet access for the online exercise program.
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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