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How Core Strength Training Helps Reduce Pain and Fatigue and Improve Mobility and Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Patients

Efficacy of Core Cylinder Training as an Adjunct to Conventional Physiotherapy on Pain, Fatigue, Functional mobility and Quality of Life in Colorectal Carcinoma A Randomized Controlled Trial - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112155
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-06-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C189- Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Core Cylinder Training + Conventional Physiotherapy: Week 1: Breathing, Pelvic floor activation, TrA activation, Early mobilization. Week 2: TrA with heel slides, Pelvic tilts, Ambulati

Sponsors

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Eduaction and Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients who have undergone elective colorectal surgery for management of Colorectal Cancer. 2. Age between 30 70 years. 3. Patients who are haemodynamically stable and medically cleared by the surgeon to participate in physiotherapy. 4. Patients in the early postoperative period (e.g., within 3 7 days after surgery). 5. Patients able to follow verbal instructions and actively participate in exercise training. 6. Patients willing to provide written informed consent for participation in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with severe postoperative complications such as sepsis, uncontrolled bleeding, or need for intensive care support. 2. Patients with severe cardiopulmonary disorders (e.g., advanced heart failure, severe chronic lung disease) that limit exercise participation. 3. Patients with neurological disorders affecting balance, mobility, or motor control. 4. Patients with musculoskeletal disorders that significantly limit trunk movement or mobility. 5. Patients with cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness preventing understanding of instructions. 6. Patients currently participating in other structured rehabilitation or clinical trials that may influence the study outcomes.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI)Timepoint: Baseline 6 week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) EORTC QLQ-C30 QuestionnaireTimepoint: Baseline 6 week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vaishnavi Yadav

Datta Meghe Institute Of Higher Education And Research

vaishnavi.yadav@dmiher.edu.in9595751274

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026