Recruiting NA Pancreatic Cancer, Adult

New treatment option for Pancreatic Cancer, Adult

Official title Prehab for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07478185

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The goal of this clinical study is to test whether a structured prehabilitation program can be successfully used by adults with pancreatic cancer who are receiving chemotherapy before planned surgery. Prehabilitation is a program designed to improve a person's physical fitness, nutrition, and symptom control before surgery.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older

You may be able to join if

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
  • Planned neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to planned surgical resection
  • Medically stable and cleared to participate in physical activity/exercise programming
  • Able to provide informed consent

You likely can't join if

  • Age \<18 years
  • Pregnant
  • Prisoner
  • Severe cognitive impairment that precludes informed consent or participation
  • Contraindications to physical activity, including unstable cardiac disease, severe pulmonary disease, or recent myocardial infarction
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
  • Planned neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to planned surgical resection
  • Medically stable and cleared to participate in physical activity/exercise programming
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Ability to read, write and understand English
What rules you out
  • Age \<18 years
  • Pregnant
  • Prisoner
  • Severe cognitive impairment that precludes informed consent or participation
  • Contraindications to physical activity, including unstable cardiac disease, severe pulmonary disease, or recent myocardial infarction

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Worester, Massachusetts, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Worester, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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