A Nutrition & Exercise Prehabilitation Intervention on Inflammatory Biomarkers in AI Cancer Patients
NCT ID: NCT06644560
Last Updated: 2025-12-03
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-11-13
2028-06-30
Brief Summary
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Aim 1: Implement the prehab translational clinical trial for AI patients with obesity-related solid tumor cancer scheduled for surgery.
Aim 2 Measure host and tumor-microenvironment (TME) biomarkers using paired serum and tissue samples to compare baseline and post-intervention levels of expression. Serum markers include CRP, IL-6, IL-10, TNFa, IGF-1, VEGF, complete blood count (CBC) with differential, comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), and prealbumin. Tissue markers include Ki67, insulin receptor, TNFa, NFKB, NOS2, and cleaved caspase 3.
Aim 3: (optional exploratory aim): Assess differential expression of inflammatory genes in the TME using tumor tissue samples to compare baseline and post-intervention levels of expression. This will be done with a panel that analyzes inflammatory genes only.
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Detailed Description
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For the pilot intervention, 30 individuals who are 18-80 years old with a diagnosis of obesity-related solid tumor cancer, scheduled at least 3 weeks out from cancer surgery who receive care at SCAHC will be recruited over the duration of the study. Participants meeting criteria will be screened for eligibility. Those meeting eligibility criteria who are interested will be consented and enrolled. They will undergo baseline measurements that include medical/ family/cancer history and demographics, baseline anthropometric measures (blood pressure, weight, height, and waist circumference), completion of diet/exercise and health behavior questionnaires, 6-minute walk test, sit-to- stand test and blood samples which will be run for inflammatory biomarkers. The consent will include permission to obtain the diagnostic biopsy tissue for the purposes of this research study to measure tissue biomarkers.
After baseline evaluation, patients will receive diet and exercise counseling prior to commencing the prehab program. They will receive general nutritional guidance on healthy eating, walking, and instructed on the methods of self-monitoring their activity levels (pedometer, daily log, checklists). They will participate in twice weekly 60-minute training sessions supervised by certified fitness trainers and perform 30 minutes of walking daily on their own. They will consume 60g of walnuts (1/2cup) which can be consumed raw or incorporated into meals and recipes of their choosing. Participants will return to the clinic after 3 weeks of the prehab program to repeat all baseline metrics and participate in an exit interview. Residual tissue from the surgical specimen after clinical assessments are completed will be used to measure post-intervention biomarker expression.
Paired pre/post-intervention blood and tissue samples will be stored and analyzed for biomarker expression at the University of Arizona Shared Resources. Analysis of the qualitative data from the exit interviews and the biospecimens will be conducted at the University of Arizona.
Conditions
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Study Design
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SINGLE_GROUP
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Prehabilitation Intervention
This is a single-arm, pre-post, window of opportunity trial. The tailored prehab program will be implemented for AI cancer patients preparing for cancer surgery for a 3-week duration in the preoperative window of opportunity. The prehab intervention is designed to modify inflammatory biomarkers in paired pre/post-intervention blood and tissue samples. 30 individuals who are 18-80 years old with a diagnosis of obesity-related solid tumor cancer, scheduled at least 3 weeks out from cancer surgery who are receiving care at SCAHC will be recruited over the duration of the study. Blood samples will be collected before and after the prehab, and inflammatory biomarkers will be measured in the paired pre/post blood sample. Unstained slides from the diagnostic biopsy and resected tumor specimen will be requested, and inflammatory biomarkers will be measured in the paired pre/post tissue sample.
Prehabilitation Intervention
The intervention involves a 3-week prehabilitation program during the participant's preoperative window before cancer surgery. During the intervention, patients will be asked to consume 60 grams of walnuts daily, participate in two 60-minute individualized supervised physical activity training sessions per week, meet with a nutritionist for a 30-60 minute session, and conduct 30 minutes of independent walking per day. The participants will be given pre-portioned walnuts for daily consumption, a pedometer, and educational materials. The participants will track their completion of tasks with a daily log and the study coordinator will also track their attendance at scheduled nutrition and fitness sessions. In addition, the study coordinator will check-in with participants twice weekly and send text reminders about their required activities.
Interventions
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Prehabilitation Intervention
The intervention involves a 3-week prehabilitation program during the participant's preoperative window before cancer surgery. During the intervention, patients will be asked to consume 60 grams of walnuts daily, participate in two 60-minute individualized supervised physical activity training sessions per week, meet with a nutritionist for a 30-60 minute session, and conduct 30 minutes of independent walking per day. The participants will be given pre-portioned walnuts for daily consumption, a pedometer, and educational materials. The participants will track their completion of tasks with a daily log and the study coordinator will also track their attendance at scheduled nutrition and fitness sessions. In addition, the study coordinator will check-in with participants twice weekly and send text reminders about their required activities.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Clinical diagnosis of obesity-related solid tumor cancer: obesity-related solid tumor cancers include thyroid, breast, liver, gallbladder, gastric, pancreatic, colorectal, ovarian, uterine, kidney, esophageal cancers.
* Preoperative status with plan to undergo an operation to remove the tumor
* Scheduled at least 3 weeks out from the operation
* Receiving care at San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (SCAHC)
* Must be having cancer surgery at San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation or Banner University Medical Center-Tucson
Exclusion Criteria
* Digestive tract disease that would restrict diet modifications
* Allergy to the foods intended for the nutrition intervention
* Uncontrolled cardiac disease or other contraindications to moderate-intensity exercise
18 Years
80 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NIH
University of Arizona
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Jennifer Erdrich, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Arizona
Locations
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University of Arizona Cancer Center
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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STUDY00004848
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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