esophageal cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) The diagnosis of esophageal cancer have been obtained by the histology. The tissue type is not specified. 2) ECOG of Performance Status (PS) is 0-2. 3) The treatment history of esophageal cancer like chemotherapy,radiotherapy and endoscopic treatment is not specified. 4) The dysfunction of lower limb is considered to be difficult to paddle the ergometer. 5) There is no serious complication of the heart and lung that is judged to be difficult to exercise. 6) The informed consent has been obtained.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) The complications such as a cardiovascular and cerebral vascular disorders ,respiratory failure have happened. 2) The blood toxicity of Grade4 and Grade3 or more non-blood toxicity after the neoadjuvant chemotherapy and chemoradiotherapy continues. 3) There is a risk of aspiration. 4) The exercise is considered difficult for strong pain in the lower limbs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reduction of postoperative respiratory complications | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reduction of post-operative all complications, reduction of time until ambulation ,reduction of post-operative hospital stay, improvement of physical functions (CPET, Total psoas area) , improvement of perioperative QOL | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Wakayama medical university,School of Medicine 2nd department of surgery