Colon Cancer Clinical Trial
Pre-Habilitation Exercise Intervention
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see whether exercise can improve the health and well-being of patients scheduled to undergo surgery for a bowel related condition.
Full Description
The proposed randomized controlled trial aims to recruit 60 patients that have a primary diagnosis of either colon or rectal cancer, inflammatory bowl disease, or diverticular disease and are scheduled for elective surgery. This two-arm clinical trial of an intervention examining the efficacy of a home-based walking and progressive resistance exercise program for the relief of post-operative fatigue and improvement of functional outcome following surgery.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Have a primary diagnosis of one of the following: colon or rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or diverticular disease
Be scheduled for elective (non- emergent) surgery
Have the approval of their treating physician, study physician, or physician's designee to participate in maximal physiological fitness testing and a low to moderate home-based walking and progressive resistance exercise program.
Be able to read English (since the assessment materials will be in a printed format).
Be 18 years of age or older
Give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Have physical limitations (e.g. cardiorespiratory, orthopedic, central nervous system) that contraindicate participation in maximal physiological fitness testing, or a low to moderate home-based walking and progressive resistance program, as assessed by the Par-Q+ and clinician (or physician's designee)
Must not be in active or maintenance stage of exercise
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There is 1 Location for this study
Rochester New York, 14642, United States
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