Prehab for Lung and Esophageal Cancer

NCT ID: NCT06354959

Last Updated: 2024-08-23

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

25 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-06-01

Study Completion Date

2027-01-01

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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The purpose of this study is to explore the implementation, feasibility and effectiveness of a community-based prehabilitation health coaching program, including nutrition, smoking cessation, sleep hygiene and movement for individuals scheduled to undergo surgery for lung or esophageal cancer.. Participants will have the option to engage in a one-on-one prehabilitation health coaching program tailored to their needs, led by a Qualified Exercise Professional (QEP). The personalized prehabilitation plan will encompass 4-6 in-person or virtual meetings before surgery, including a structured movement plan, education on smoking cessation, sleep quality, stress reduction, mindfulness, and nutrition. Post-surgery, the QEP will provide support through counselling and scheduled sessions for a month after surgery and include one session while the patient is in hospital.

This research adopts a repeated measure, mixed-methods approach. Participants will undergo three clinical assessments at different stages: baseline, pre-surgery, and 4-6 weeks post-surgery. The findings from this study will guide future grant applications aimed at funding larger studies and the implementation of prehabilitation as part of standard of care in lung and esophageal cancer patients in Nova Scotia.

Central to the research endeavor is the driving question: "How can a community-based prehabilitation program be successfully implemented in the community, and can it lead to improved functional outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for lung or esophageal cancer?" This overarching question provides the study with its core focus and serves as a guiding force throughout the research process.

Conditions

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Neoplasm of Lung Neoplasms Exercise Surgery

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Control

Receive standard of care

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Prehab

Complete an 8-week community based prehab program.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Prehabilitation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

8-week community based prehab program

Interventions

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Prehabilitation

8-week community based prehab program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed with lung or esophageal cancer
* Scheduled to receive surgical intervention in minimum 2-weeks
* Surgeon approval
* Able to read and write in English
* \>18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

* Not able to provide informed consent
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Dalhousie University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Nova Scotia Health Authority

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Victoria General Hospital

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Canada

Facility Contacts

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Jodi Langley

Role: primary

902-473-2035

References

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Langley JE, Sibley D, Chiekwe J, Keats MR, Snow S, Purcell J, Sollows S, Hill L, Watton D, Gaudry AE, Hashish I, Wallace A. Prehabilitation Program for Lung and Esophageal Cancers (Boosting Recovery and Activity Through Early Wellness): Protocol for a Nonrandomized Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Mar 10;14:e60791. doi: 10.2196/60791.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40063931 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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1030020

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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