RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06802991

Optimised Post-discharge Care in Older Patients After Surgery for Colon Cancer (ERAS 3.0)

Sponsor

Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Colon Cancer Frailty

Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether an extended program (ERAS 3.0) initiated hospital discharge, can improve recovery in elderly, frail patients who have undergone surgery for colon cancer. The study is a randomised controlled trial with two groups: an intervention group receiving the ERAS 3.0 program and a control group recieving standard care. The ERAS 3.0 program includes a comprehensive geriatric health assessment, dietary counseling from a dietitian, and instructions on training and physical activity. These activities will take place in the participant's homes after hospital discharge. Data will be collected at multiple time points: at the hospital, 12 days post-discharge (at the outpatient clinic), and at 1 and 3 months post discharge in the participants' homes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study (called ERAS 3.0) is testing an enhanced post-discharge care program for older adults recovering from minimally invasive colon cancer surgery — including nutritional support and structured monitoring — to reduce complications and readmissions after going home. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 65 or older - You have some degree of frailty (Clinical Frailty Scale score 4–7) - You are at nutritional risk (NRS score above 3) - You are having elective colon resection surgery (laparoscopic or robotic) without a stoma - You will be discharged to your own home **You may NOT be eligible if...** - A stoma is created during your surgery - Your surgery is converted to an open incision - You have major surgical complications (Clavien-Dindo above 3a) - You have food allergies to dairy or other study nutrition products - You will be discharged to a care facility, not your own home Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERERAS 3.0 (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery)

Nutritional support at discharge and home visits which include comprehensive geriatric assessment, nutritional guidance by dietitian, and instructions on exercise and physical activity.