RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05880992

Trimodal Prehabilitation in Colorectal Cancer Patients

Trimodal Prehabilitation in Colorectal Cancer Patients: a Feasibility Pilot

Sponsor

Jordan Leitch

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jul 24, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Colorectal, Cancer

Summary

The goal of this clinical pilot is to determine the feasibility of implementing trimodal prehabilitation within the current perioperative infrastructure in patients having major colorectal surgery for resection of a cancer (CRC). Trimodal prehabilitation includes exercise, nutrition and mindfulness coaching and support which has been shown to improve physical status, mental preparation and to reduce loss of lean body mass in CRC patients. The primary questions this study aims to answer are: Is delivery of trimodal prehabilitation feasible within our current perioperative infrastructure and does prehabilitation impact outcomes in these patients? Researchers will compare this newly recruited prehabilitation cohort to a historical cohort of patients who did not receive prehabilitation in terms of mortality, length of stay, complications, readmissions, emergency department visits and non-home discharge.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a prehabilitation program — a structured combination of physical exercise, nutritional support, and psychological coaching — given to patients in the weeks before major colorectal surgery. The idea is that preparing the body and mind before a big operation (rather than only after) can speed up recovery, reduce complications, and help patients return to normal activities sooner. Participants are guided through personalized pre-surgery preparation and followed during their recovery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are scheduled to have major colorectal surgery, such as a colectomy (colon removal), low anterior resection, or abdominoperineal resection - You are able to participate in exercise, nutrition, and psychological components of the program **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You refuse to participate in the study - You are unable to understand the English-language questionnaires or participate in the psychological assessments Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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