Preoperative high-intensity physical training for elderly patients who are scheduled for elective abdominal oncological surgery

Preoperative high-intensity physical training for elderly patients who are scheduled for elective abdominal oncological surgery - Profyt

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON29826

Enrollment

Registered

2006-09-05

Start date

2006-10-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-13

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Conditions

preoperative functional capacity / physical condition before surgery

Interventions

The intervention consists of a preoperative patient-tailored physical training program to improve the functional capacity. The control group receives a home based exercise program. The intervention

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Elective colon surgery (waiting period for a minimum of 2 weeks) 2. Age 60 >= years 3. Adequate cognitive functioning

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Heart disease that prohibit or impede exercise 2. Severe systemic illness 3. Recent embolism 4. Thrombophlebitis 5. Uncontrolled diabetes 6. Severe orthopedic conditions that prohibit or impede exercise 7. Dependent on a wheelchair

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) Strength lower leg extensors and inspiratory muscles. Patients satisfaction with and adherence to the training.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hand grip strength Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) Endurance inspiratory muscles Self reported activities (LAPAQ) Functional mobility (time to go up and go) Walking time (pedometer) Quality of live (EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire)	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)