RecruitingNCT00493688

A Study to Determine Whether Perioperative Energy Dynamics Correlates With Postoperative Outcomes


Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Oct 30, 2005

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

To validate a new method for assessing perioperative risk in the cancer patient undergoing major cancer surgery. In this proposed study researchers will: 1. Measure preoperative energy reserve capacity (fitness) 2. Determine if postoperative morbidity is a function of perioperative cardiopulmonary gas exchange metabolism


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) for people with abdominal cancer and pelvic cancer. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

OTHERCardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)

Pedaling on a Stationary Bicycle at 60 Revolutions Per Minute as the Resistance to Pedaling Gradually Increases.


Locations(1)

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

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