Preoperative rehabilitation for esophageal cancer patients to prevent respiratory complications and loss of physical performance.

Preoperative rehabilitation for esophageal cancer patients to prevent respiratory complications and loss of physical performance. - Preoperative rehabilitation for esophageal cancer patients.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000018917

Enrollment

250

Registered

2015-09-05

Start date

2015-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

esophageal cancer

Interventions

Respiratory rehabilitation and resistance training and aerobic exercise for 1-3 weeks prior to surgery.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Esophageal cancer patients indicated for surgical treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who were unable to walk preoperatively.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Respiratory complications incidence	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMiyagawa Kyoko

Toranomon Hospital Rehabilitation department

kyon.nonkame.ahyohyo@gmail.com03-3588-1111

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026