MedPath

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 surgery
10028302
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
NameTimeMethod
<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
NameTimeMethod
<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>
© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath