Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Health coaching program for lung and esophageal cancer patients before surgery

Official title: Prehab for Lung and Esophageal Cancer: Optimizing Well-being for Better Outcomes

Run by Nova Scotia Health Authority · NCT06354959 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a health coaching program to see if it can help lung and esophageal cancer patients improve their health before surgery.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorNova Scotia Health Authority
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2024
Main results expectedJune 1, 2026
Study endsJanuary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 23, 2024
Trial IDNCT06354959 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 diagnosed with lung or esophageal cancer who are scheduled for surgery within two weeks and can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or do not meet the eligibility criteria may not benefit from this program.

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

What this trial studies

This study explores a community-based prehabilitation health coaching program designed for individuals diagnosed with lung or esophageal cancer who are scheduled for surgery. The program lasts for 8 weeks and includes personalized coaching on nutrition, smoking cessation, sleep hygiene, and movement, delivered by a Qualified Exercise Professional. Participants will have multiple assessments at baseline, pre-surgery, and post-surgery to evaluate the program's feasibility and effectiveness. The goal is to enhance patients' overall health and well-being before undergoing major surgical interventions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved surgical outcomes and quality of life for lung and esophageal cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with prehabilitation programs for surgical patients, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with lung or esophageal cancer
* Scheduled to receive surgical intervention in minimum 2-weeks
* Surgeon approval
* Able to read and write in English
* \>18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not able to provide informed consent

Where it's running

  • Victoria General Hospital
    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.