Impact of Prehabilitation in Oncology Via Exercise- Esophageal
University of Pittsburgh
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility of a prehabilitation exercise and nutrition program (exercise and nutrition before a medical treatment) in adults with esophageal cancer before surgery (esophagectomy). The pre-surgery exercise and nutrition program will include resistance and aerobic training and nutrition supplementation during the weeks before surgery. We will also assess pre-surgical care needs in adults with esophageal cancer. Researchers will compare the exercise and nutrition intervention to usual care- which is standard medical care and post-surgery surveillance/follow-up to understand the impact of exercise and nutrition before surgery. We will follow-up with participants before surgery, and after surgery at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 4-months at appointments that coincide with clinical follow-ups. The main questions of this trials are: * Is exercise and nutrition supplementation before surgery for esophageal cancer feasible and acceptable to patients? * How does exercise and nutrition supplementation before surgery change physical function and psychosocial health? * What are important pre-surgical needs for adults with esophageal cancer?
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women, age ≥ 18 years old * Diagnosed with esophageal cancer * Identified as esophagectomy surgery candidates at Hillman Cancer Center or UPMC Shadyside * ≥ 2 weeks until scheduled esophagectomy * ECOG Performance Status Scale score of ≤ 2 * Ability to provide written informed consent * Ability to understand, speak, and read English. Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence in the medical record of an absolute contraindication for exercise (e.g., Heart insufficiency \> NYHA III or uncertain arrhythmia; uncontrolled hypertension; reduced standing or walking ability) * Any…
Interventions
- BehavioralExercise and Nutrition
The exercise and nutrition intervention will last up to 8 weeks and will include: * 3-5 times per week of resistance training and 3-5 times per week of aerobic training. The prescribed exercise will be personalized based on the participant's baseline functionality. * Ensure Complete nutrition supplement drinks: 2 per day starting on the same day the exercise begins, up until 5 days prior to surgery.
- BehavioralUsual Care Group
The CONT group will not receive any intervention during study participation and undergo usual medical treatment and surveillance during the duration of the study.
Location
- UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, Pennsylvania