RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05715684

Patient-Centered Surgical Prehabilitation


Sponsor

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this research is to validate the prehabilitation program which is defined as a set of interventions meant to prepare the body physically and nutritionally for the cystectomy procedure.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is evaluating a personalized preparation program (called prehabilitation) for patients scheduled to have their bladder removed (cystectomy) for bladder cancer. The goal is to improve strength, nutrition, and overall readiness before surgery to help patients recover faster and better. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 85 years old - You are scheduled for full bladder removal surgery (open or robotic), including a urinary diversion (ileal conduit or neobladder) - You are considered a reasonable surgical candidate by anesthesia standards **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are having only a partial bladder removal - You have had a prior total colectomy, gastrectomy, gastric bypass, or have a colostomy/ileostomy - Your cancer has spread to other parts of the body - You are being treated for another type of cancer at the same time - You recently received chemotherapy (within 1 month before surgery) - You are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERExercise Training

Virtually supervised exercise training for four weeks prior to cystectomy

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTNutritional Intervention

Patients scheduled to undergo cystectomy will receive liquid Ensure supplemental shakes for 2 weeks prior to surgery and liquid Ensure supplemental shakes for 1 week postoperatively


Locations(2)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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