Exercise program for women with ovarian cancer before surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study focuses on prehabilitation for women diagnosed with stage III or IV ovarian cancer, aiming to improve their physical condition before undergoing cytoreductive surgery. The intervention involves a structured exercise program designed to address frailty, which is common among these patients and can negatively impact surgical outcomes. Participants will engage in in-person and/or virtual exercise sessions, with a minimum of four weeks between enrollment and surgery to allow for adequate preparation. The goal is to enhance recovery and reduce complications associated with surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older
* Have a confirmed diagnosis of stage III or IV ovarian cancer
* Scheduled to receive cytoreductive surgery as part of their treatment plan
* Must have a minimum of 4-weeks between the time of study enrollment and scheduled surgery
* Be able to attend in-person and/or virtual exercise sessions
* Be fluent in English
* Have oncologist approval

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have already completed surgery
* Unstable cardiac or respiratory disease, injury or any other co-morbid disease that may make it unsafe for participants to exercise
* Significant cognitive impairment (e.g., do not have the capacity to consent, unable to follow exercise instructions)

Where it's running

• Nova Scotia Health
  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Scott Grandy, PhD — Nova Scotia Health
• Study coordinator: Scott Grandy, PhD
• Email: grandy@dal.ca
• Phone: 902-494-1145

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.