Exercise before treatment for oesophageal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a short exercise program before chemotherapy and surgery can help people with advanced oesophageal cancer recover better and feel stronger. Participants will do supervised exercise sessions before starting their cancer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with oesophageal adenocarcinoma (a specific type of oesophageal cancer).
- You are scheduled to receive chemotherapy before surgery to shrink the tumour.
- You are able to do a fitness test and light exercise (no heart, lung, or joint problems that prevent it).
- You are not pregnant.
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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