RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05710809

The SaVe Project-Sarcopenia and Vertigo in Aging Patients With Colorectal Cancer


Sponsor

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Feb 20, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the cause of dizziness and decline in walking ability in in older adults ≥65 years during chemotherapy treatment for colorectal cancer. Another goal is to investigate if a comprehensive geriatric assessment and three months' specialized physical group-based exercise three times/week can counteract muscle weakness, vertigo, instability, impaired walking balance, and neuropathy


Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how muscle loss (sarcopenia) and balance/dizziness problems (vertigo) affect older colorectal cancer patients during chemotherapy, and whether an exercise program can help manage these side effects. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 65 or older - You have colorectal cancer and are receiving chemotherapy (before surgery, after surgery, or as palliative care) - You can read and speak Danish - You have a performance status that allows physical exercise **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have already had chemotherapy in the last 2 years and have nerve damage, dizziness, or balance problems as a result - You have a severe physical disability that prevents exercise - You have dementia or a mental health condition that prevents participation - You cannot give informed consent - You have visited a geriatric clinic in the past 6 months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERTargeted specialized physical group-based exercise and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessement

Vestibular rehabilitation, balance- and progressive resistance training for three months' three times/week and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessement including corresponding interventions


Locations(2)

Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

Herlev, Denmark

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