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Behavioral Intervention

Prehabilitation for Lung and Esophageal Cancer

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Nova Scotia Health Authority
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to help lung and esophageal cancer patients improve their health before surgery by offering an 8-week coaching program focused on nutrition, quitting smoking, better sleep, and exercise. Studies show

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who have been diagnosed with lung or esophageal cancer and are scheduled for surgery in at least two weeks. Participants must be able to read and write English, have their surgeon's approval, and be capable of giving informed consent.
What is being tested?
The trial tests a prehabilitation health coaching program designed to improve patients' overall health before major surgery. The 8-week program includes nutrition guidance, smoking cessation support, sleep hygiene advice, and exercise routines.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves lifestyle changes rather than medication, typical drug side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience muscle soreness or fatigue from new exercise routines.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Feasibility - Participant Experience
Feasibility - Retention/Attrition
Feasibility - Safety
+3 more
Secondary study objectives
5x chair stand
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Lung OR Esophageal (FACT-L/ FACT- E)
Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue (FACIT-F)
+4 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: PrehabExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Complete an 8-week community based prehab program.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Receive standard of care
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Prehabilitation
2013
Completed Phase 3
~1040

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nova Scotia Health AuthorityLead Sponsor
288 Previous Clinical Trials
94,537 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Surgery
66 Patients Enrolled for Surgery
Dalhousie UniversityOTHER
173 Previous Clinical Trials
401,829 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Surgery
35,000 Patients Enrolled for Surgery
~17 spots leftby Jun 2026
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