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Trial Title:
Prehab for Lung and Esophageal Cancer
NCT ID:
NCT06354959
Condition:
Neoplasm of Lung
Neoplasms
Exercise
Surgery
Conditions: Official terms:
Neoplasms
Esophageal Neoplasms
Lung Neoplasms
Study type:
Interventional
Study phase:
N/A
Overall status:
Recruiting
Study design:
Allocation:
Non-Randomized
Intervention model:
Parallel Assignment
Primary purpose:
Supportive Care
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Intervention:
Intervention type:
Behavioral
Intervention name:
Prehabilitation
Description:
8-week community based prehab program
Arm group label:
Prehab
Summary:
Research indicates that individuals diagnosed with lung or esophageal cancer who enter
treatment with higher functional capacities, improved body composition, and better
nutrition status tend to experience better outcomes and a higher quality of life. The
primary objective of a prehabilitation health coaching program is to enhance the overall
health and well-being of patients before they undergo major surgery.This personalized
8-week program encompasses elements such as nutrition, smoking cessation, sleep hygiene,
and movement, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools needed to adopt
healthier lifestyles.
Detailed description:
The purpose of this study is to explore the implementation, feasibility and effectiveness
of a community-based prehabilitation health coaching program, including nutrition,
smoking cessation, sleep hygiene and movement for individuals scheduled to undergo
surgery for lung or esophageal cancer.. Participants will have the option to engage in a
one-on-one prehabilitation health coaching program tailored to their needs, led by a
Qualified Exercise Professional (QEP). The personalized prehabilitation plan will
encompass 4-6 in-person or virtual meetings before surgery, including a structured
movement plan, education on smoking cessation, sleep quality, stress reduction,
mindfulness, and nutrition. Post-surgery, the QEP will provide support through
counselling and scheduled sessions for a month after surgery and include one session
while the patient is in hospital.
This research adopts a repeated measure, mixed-methods approach. Participants will
undergo three clinical assessments at different stages: baseline, pre-surgery, and 4-6
weeks post-surgery. The findings from this study will guide future grant applications
aimed at funding larger studies and the implementation of prehabilitation as part of
standard of care in lung and esophageal cancer patients in Nova Scotia.
Central to the research endeavor is the driving question: "How can a community-based
prehabilitation program be successfully implemented in the community, and can it lead to
improved functional outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for lung or esophageal
cancer?" This overarching question provides the study with its core focus and serves as a
guiding force throughout the research process.
Criteria for eligibility:
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with lung or esophageal cancer
- Scheduled to receive surgical intervention in minimum 2-weeks
- Surgeon approval
- Able to read and write in English
- >18 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not able to provide informed consent
Gender:
All
Minimum age:
18 Years
Maximum age:
N/A
Healthy volunteers:
No
Locations:
Facility:
Name:
Victoria General Hospital
Address:
City:
Halifax
Country:
Canada
Status:
Recruiting
Contact:
Last name:
Jodi Langley
Phone:
902-473-2035
Email:
jodi.langley@dal.ca
Start date:
June 1, 2024
Completion date:
January 1, 2027
Lead sponsor:
Agency:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Agency class:
Other
Collaborator:
Agency:
Dalhousie University
Agency class:
Other
Source:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Record processing date:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on November 12, 2024
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov page:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06354959
