Preoperative high-intensity physical training for elderly patients who are scheduled for elective abdominal oncological surgery
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- preoperative functional capacity / physical condition before surgery10028302
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON29826
- Lead Sponsor
- niversitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
1. Elective colon surgery (waiting period for a minimum of 2 weeks)
2. Age 60 >= years
3. Adequate cognitive functioning
Exclusion Criteria
1. Heart disease that prohibit or impede exercise
2. Severe systemic illness
3. Recent embolism
4. Thrombophlebitis
5. Uncontrolled diabetes
6. Severe orthopedic conditions that prohibit or impede exercise
7. Dependent on a wheelchair
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max)<br /><br>Strength lower leg extensors and inspiratory muscles.<br /><br>Patients satisfaction with and adherence to the training.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Hand grip strength<br /><br>Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)<br /><br>Endurance inspiratory muscles<br /><br>Self reported activities (LAPAQ)<br /><br>Functional mobility (time to go up and go)<br /><br>Walking time (pedometer)<br /><br>Quality of live (EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire)</p><br>