Improving recovery in older colorectal cancer patients with sarcopenia

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 aims to evaluate the impact of physical exercise and nutritional supplementation on the functional status of sarcopenic patients diagnosed with colon adenocarcinoma. By comparing the incidence of postoperative infections between patients with and without sarcopenia, the study seeks to determine if preoperative interventions can reduce complications. The assessment of sarcopenia will be conducted using CT imaging of the L3 vertebra, and the primary outcome will focus on the rate of infections within 30 days post-surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 70 years old,
* Colon adenocarcinoma without synchronous metàstasis,
* No urgent surgery,
* ECOG performance status ≤ 2,
* no pregnancy or lactation,
* signature of the informed consent,
* ability to comply with the study indications.

Exclusion Criteria:

* rectal càncer,
* Concomitant neoplastic disease in the last 5 years
* medical or mental condition of the patient that compromises the authorization of informed consent,
* Concomitant uncontrolled or stable medical condition,
* Clinically significant heart disease (congestive heart failure, symptomatic coronary disease)
* Refusal to participate in the study.

Where it's running

• Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
  L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ricardo Frago, Ph D
• Email: rfrago@bellvitgehospital.cat
• Phone: +34932607485

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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.