Exercise before colorectal surgery: strength or aerobic
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
Before your colorectal surgery, this study compares two types of exercise programs: one focused on strength training and one on aerobic exercise. The goal is to see which one better prepares your body for surgery, possibly leading to a smoother recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled to have surgery to remove a colorectal tumor or polyp that is not cancer or is early-stage cancer.
- Your surgery is meant to cure the disease, not just to ease symptoms.
- You are able to do physical exercise like walking or light strength training.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not need emergency surgery.
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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