Rehabilitation and recovery program for esophageal and gastric cancer patients
Official title: Rehabilitation and Recovery for Persons With Esophageal or Gastric Cancer - a Clinical Trial Evaluating and Implementing a Model for Evidence-based Cancer Rehabilitation
Run by Region Skane · NCT05698992 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a personalized rehabilitation program for people with esophageal and gastric cancer to see if it can improve their quality of life and help manage their symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Region Skane Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lund, Lund) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 27, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05698992 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with esophageal or gastric cancer and are scheduled for curative surgery at Skåne University Hospital.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to communicate in Swedish or have cognitive impairments that hinder participation may not benefit from this study.
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 develop and evaluate a systematic model for evidence-based cancer rehabilitation specifically for individuals with esophageal and gastric cancer. It focuses on providing personalized rehabilitation plans that address the unique needs and preferences of each patient, promoting better quality of life and reducing cancer-related symptoms. The study builds on Sweden's National Cancer Rehabilitation Programme, which emphasizes the importance of individualized care and the role of contact nurses in facilitating rehabilitation throughout the cancer journey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life for patients recovering from esophageal and gastric cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in implementing structured cancer rehabilitation programs, indicating that this approach is both promising and supported by existing evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * over 18 years of age * esophageal or gastric cancer * living in Southern Sweden (Skåne) * are planned to undergo curative surgerytreatment at Skåne University Hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * unable to communicate in the Swedish language * suffering from a cognitive impairment that poses a barrier for participating in the study.
Where it's running
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Skåne University Hospital
Lund, Lund, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wenche Melander, PhD-student
- Email: wenche.melander@skane.se
- Phone: +4646171310
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.