Breathing and physical function as predictors of long-term outcomes after colorectal cancer
The Impact of Functional Status and Respiratory Parameters on Long-Term Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer
This project will try to see if breathing tests and simple physical function measures predict long-term outcomes for people with colorectal cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Merkez, Gümüşhane Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07523919 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational cohort will enroll adults aged 18–80 with colorectal cancer at İnönü University's General Surgery Polyclinic and collect baseline respiratory function and functional status measurements. Participants will undergo standardized pulmonary function tests and simple physical performance assessments, and investigators will follow clinical records to record long-term outcomes such as survival and recurrence. Patients with musculoskeletal, cognitive, or psychiatric conditions or recent major surgery are excluded because they cannot reliably complete the tests. The analysis will look for associations between baseline respiratory and functional measures and later clinical outcomes to identify predictors of prognosis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–80 with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer who can give informed consent and complete breathing and physical function tests are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with significant musculoskeletal problems, cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, or a recent major surgery are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit from the study's testing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help identify patients at higher risk of poor long-term outcomes so clinicians can target monitoring, rehabilitation, or supportive care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous observational work has linked pulmonary and physical function to surgical risk and short-term outcomes, but long-term prognostic data specifically in colorectal cancer are more limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 80 years * Voluntary participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of musculoskeletal disorders that may prevent completion of the required tests * Presence of cognitive impairment * History of psychiatric disease * History of major surgery
Where this trial is running
Merkez, Gümüşhane Province
- İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center General Surgery Polyclinic — Merkez, Gümüşhane Province, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Müşerref Ebru YALÇIN, PhD
- Email: M.ebrusen@gmail.com
- Phone: +905557136666
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.