Improving recovery after cancer surgery in elderly patients using a walking platform
Efficacy of Adapted Physical Activity on a Walking Platform in Elderly Patients HOspitalized for Cancer Surgery
This study tests if using a special walking platform for daily exercise can help older patients recover better after major cancer surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Francois Baclesse Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Caen and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06201884 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of daily adapted physical activity on a walking platform to enhance recovery in elderly patients (aged 65 and older) following major oncological surgery. Participants will engage in early rehabilitation aimed at improving their preoperative walking speed by utilizing the walking platform during their hospital stay. The study focuses on patients who are candidates for high-risk surgeries and assesses their ability to walk for at least 10 minutes on the platform. The goal is to determine if this intervention can facilitate better recovery outcomes at the time of hospital discharge.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are men and women aged 65 or older who are scheduled for major oncological surgery and can walk for 10 minutes on the walking platform.
Not a fit: Patients with severe undernutrition, emergency surgery needs, or physical contraindications preventing platform use may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery times and overall mobility for elderly patients after cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar rehabilitation approaches in elderly surgical patients, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women aged 65 or over * Candidate for scheduled major oncological surgery and/or surgery with high morbidity * Patient able to walk for 10 minutes on the walking platform at the time of the test * Patient affiliated to a social security system * Signature of informed consent prior to any specific study-related procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with severe undernutrition (BMI\<18, and/or weight loss \>15% in 6 months or \>10% in 1 month) * Emergency surgery * Physical contraindications preventing use of the platform * Simultaneous participation in another clinical study that could compromise the conduct of this study * Patients deprived of their liberty, under guardianship or subject to a legal protection measure, or unable to express their consent. * Patient unable to undergo trial follow-up for geographical, social or psychopathological reasons.
Where this trial is running
Caen and 1 other locations
- Centre Francois Baclesse — Caen, France (Recruiting)
- Chu Caen — Caen, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Heidi LAVIEC, MD
- Email: h.laviec@baclesse.unicancer.fr
- Phone: 0231455050
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.