Remote Exercise and Nutritional Prehabilitation for Pancreatic Cancer
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Summary
The purpose of the study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an exercise and nutrition "prehabilitation" program for patients preparing for pancreatic cancer resection (removal).
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Biopsy-proven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), borderline resectable at diagnosis * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2 * Undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy with treatment plan including chemoradiation therapy and surgical resection * Ability to read and speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Regular engagement in RT (2x/week targeting all major muscle groups) * Screen failure for exercise safety based on PAR-Q * Underlying unstable cardiac or pulmonary disease or symptomatic cardiac disease * Recent fracture o…
Interventions
- BehavioralPhysical Activity
Each participant will receive a Fitbit device with instruction and encouragement to self-monitor physical activity using step counts.
- BehavioralNutrition Counseling
Participants will receive nutritional counseling with a registered dietician.
- BehavioralResistance Training
Participants will engage in progressive, full-body resistance training based on American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines.
Location
- Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, Florida