Walking Program for Cancer Recovery

Overseen by Virginia Sun, RN, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This pilot clinical trial studies how well Walking for Recovery from Surgery works in improving quality of life in older adults with lung or gastrointestinal cancer and their family caregivers. A walking program, such as Walking for Recovery from Surgery may help support overall well-being as a caregiver, and may help improve family member or friend's recovery from surgery.

Research Team

Virginia Sun, RN, PhD

Principal Investigator

City of Hope Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for older adults aged 65 and over with lung or gastrointestinal cancer, including colorectal, pancreatic, or liver cancer. They must be scheduled for surgery and have a primary caregiver willing to participate. Both patient and caregiver need to understand English and consent to the study. Those who may not follow safety requirements are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 65 years old or older.

Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent

I am 21 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with the safety monitoring requirements of the study

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Walking for Recovery from Surgery (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The trial is testing a walking program called 'Walking for Recovery from Surgery' aimed at improving quality of life after surgery for both patients with certain cancers and their caregivers. Participants will engage in this exercise intervention alongside regular surveys and quality-of-life assessments.

Participant Groups

Group I: Supportive Care (Walking for Recovery from Surgery) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Patients and caregivers receive Walking for Recovery from Surgery prehabilitation intervention in 4 sessions 3-7 days before surgery, before discharge, and at 2 and 7 days post-discharge.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

City of Hope Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

614

Recruited

1,924,000+

Robert Stone

City of Hope Medical Center

Chief Executive Officer since 2014

Juris Doctorate from the University of Chicago, Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Redlands

Sumanta (Monty) Pal

City of Hope Medical Center

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

MD