Prehab for Lung and Esophageal Cancer

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Prehabilitation: 8-week community based prehab program

Study 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.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Feasibility- Recruitment — 2 years
  Participant accrual as defined as the number of eligible participants who consent to participate
• Feasibility- Participant fidelity — 2 years
  Participant adherence to prescribed exercise intervention
• Feasibility - Safety — 2 years
  Adverse and serious adverse events
• Feasibility - Retention/Attrition — 2 years
  Percentage of participants who complete the 12-week intervention
• Feasibility - Participant Experience — 2 years
  Exit interview is used to assess factors influencing participant selection of intervention type/setting, adherence to and satisfaction with the health coaching program
• Feasibility- Attendance — 2 years
  Attendance is calculated as the percentage of exercise sessions completed by the total number of available exercise sessions over the 8-10-week intervention.

Trial sites (1)

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