Prehabilitation program for patients with head and neck or liver cancer
PREoPerAtive pREhabilitation in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer or Liver Cancer (PREPARE)
This study tests a prehabilitation program for people with head and neck or liver cancer to see if it helps them get healthier before and after surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rotterdam, South Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT05745558 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a prehabilitation program for patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer or liver cancer. Participants will engage in a 3-to-6 week program that includes physical training, nutritional support, smoking cessation, and psychosocial counseling. The study will evaluate patient satisfaction, compliance, and health outcomes at three different time points: before the program, after the program, and 30 days post-surgery. The goal is to improve both pre- and postoperative outcomes by addressing unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with head and neck or liver cancer who are scheduled for surgery and can commit to the prehabilitation program.
Not a fit: Patients who do not understand Dutch or have severe comorbidities that limit their ability to participate in the program may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance recovery and reduce complications for patients undergoing surgery for head and neck or liver cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have suggested that prehabilitation programs can improve surgical outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Diagnosis of head and neck cancer or liver cancer * Scheduled for surgery in Erasmus MC * Provision of written informed consent * Only patient with a waiting time of at least 3 weeks till surgery can participate in this study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that do not understand the Dutch language * Patients with severe physical or psychological comorbidities that limit participation in the prehabilitation program
Where this trial is running
Rotterdam, South Holland
- ErasmusMC — Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nienke ter Hoeve, PhD
- Email: n.terhoeve@erasmusmc.nl
- Phone: 0031107044599
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.