Exercise before prostate removal surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing supervised exercise for 4 to 6 weeks before your prostate surgery can improve your recovery and outcomes. It may help you feel stronger and better prepared for surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have your prostate removed at Yale New Haven Hospital.
- You can speak and understand English.
- Your prostate cancer is localized (has not spread) and is low, intermediate, or high risk.
- You can attend two supervised exercise sessions per week for 4 to 6 weeks.
- You are not already exercising regularly (more than 60 minutes per week).
- You have not had prior treatment for prostate cancer, like radiation or hormone therapy.
- You do not have unstable heart disease or a physical condition that prevents you from walking or exercising.
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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