Prehabilitation Plus ERAS in Gastric Cancer Surgery

NCT ID: NCT07328633

Last Updated: 2026-01-09

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

136 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-05

Study Completion Date

2025-09-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to evaluate the impact of pre-habilitation combined with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) versus ERAS perioperative management alone on clinical outcomes in patients with gastric cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy and laparoscopic (robotic) gastrectomy. The study is a single-center, randomized controlled trial involving patients aged 18-75 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a pre-habilitation program plus ERAS or ERAS alone. The primary outcome is the incidence of postoperative complications within 30 days. Secondary outcomes include pathological data, surgical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, and long-term survival rates.

Detailed Description

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The study is designed as a prospective, single-center, randomized, open-label, controlled clinical trial to compare the effects of pre-habilitation combined with ERAS versus ERAS alone in patients undergoing laparoscopic (robotic) gastrectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for gastric cancer. The study will enroll patients aged 18-75 years who are scheduled for laparoscopic (robotic) gastrectomy following neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the pre-habilitation plus ERAS group or the ERAS group. The pre-habilitation program will include a 4-week intervention involving exercise, nutrition, and psychological support prior to surgery. The primary endpoint is the incidence of postoperative complications within 30 days, assessed using the Clavien-Dindo classification. Secondary endpoints include pathological characteristics, surgical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, and long-term survival rates. Data will be collected from patient records and follow-up visits. Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS 26.0 or later versions, with significance level set at α=0.05.

Conditions

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Gastric Cancer (GC)

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Pre-habilitation + ERAS

Participants will undergo a 4-week pre-habilitation program including exercise, nutrition, and psychological support, followed by Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Pre-habilitation Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A 4-week pre-habilitation program including exercise, nutrition, and psychological support aimed at improving physical and mental readiness for surgery.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Standard protocols for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery aimed at reducing postoperative complications and accelerating recovery.

ERAS Only

Participants will receive standard Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols without the pre-habilitation program.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Standard protocols for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery aimed at reducing postoperative complications and accelerating recovery.

Interventions

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Pre-habilitation Program

A 4-week pre-habilitation program including exercise, nutrition, and psychological support aimed at improving physical and mental readiness for surgery.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol

Standard protocols for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery aimed at reducing postoperative complications and accelerating recovery.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age:18-75 years
* ECOG:0-2
* ASA:I-III
* Histologically confirmed gastric adenocarcinoma (cT3-4aN+M0)
* Fit for radical surgery after MDT
* Negative pregnancy test within one month
* Non-pregnant or non-lactating

Exclusion Criteria

* Severe cardiac (LVEF\<30% or NYHA IV)
* Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction (Child-Pugh ≥10; CrCl\<25 ml/min)
* Recent cerebrovascular events
* Concomitant tumors requiring surgery
* Emergency surgery for tumor complications,
* Severe infections
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Zhou Yanbing

chief physician

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

Qingdao, Shandong, China

Site Status

Countries

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China

References

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Ajani JA, Bentrem DJ, Besh S, D'Amico TA, Das P, Denlinger C, Fakih MG, Fuchs CS, Gerdes H, Glasgow RE, Hayman JA, Hofstetter WL, Ilson DH, Keswani RN, Kleinberg LR, Korn WM, Lockhart AC, Meredith K, Mulcahy MF, Orringer MB, Posey JA, Sasson AR, Scott WJ, Strong VE, Varghese TK Jr, Warren G, Washington MK, Willett C, Wright CD, McMillian NR, Sundar H; National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Gastric cancer, version 2.2013: featured updates to the NCCN Guidelines. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2013 May 1;11(5):531-46. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2013.0070.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 23667204 (View on PubMed)

Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Laversanne M, Soerjomataram I, Jemal A, Bray F. Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries. CA Cancer J Clin. 2021 May;71(3):209-249. doi: 10.3322/caac.21660. Epub 2021 Feb 4.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 33538338 (View on PubMed)

Xing J, Wang Y, Shan F, Li S, Jia Y, Ying X, Zhang Y, Li Z, Ji J. Comparison of totally laparoscopic and laparoscopic assisted gastrectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced gastric cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2021 Aug;47(8):2023-2030. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.02.002. Epub 2021 Feb 6.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 33663942 (View on PubMed)

Zhong H, Liu X, Tian Y, Cao S, Li Z, Liu G, Sun Y, Zhang X, Han Z, Meng C, Jia Z, Wang Q, Zhou Y. Comparison of short- and long-term outcomes between laparoscopic and open gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer following neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a propensity score matching analysis. Surg Endosc. 2023 Aug;37(8):5902-5915. doi: 10.1007/s00464-023-10052-7. Epub 2023 Apr 18.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 37072637 (View on PubMed)

Liu G, Cao S, Liu X, Tian Y, Li Z, Sun Y, Zhong H, Wang K, Zhou Y. Short- and long-term outcomes following perioperative ERAS management in patients undergoing minimally invasive radical gastrectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: A single-center retrospective propensity score matching study. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2025 Jan;51(1):109459. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.109459. Epub 2024 Nov 15.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 39566200 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Document Type: Informed Consent Form

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Other Identifiers

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QYFYEC2025-08

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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