The impact of pre-operative education on post-operative outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer in Johannesburg, South Africa

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201908916815403

Enrollment

126

Registered

2019-08-14

Start date

2020-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

Control group

Intervention group one

Intervention group two

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All adult patients (classified as 18 years or older) at WDGMC admitted with colorectal cancer through the colorectal unit, who underwent open or laparoscopic surgery. Patients who are independently mobile with or without an assistive device .

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who have undergone complete laparoscopic surgery. Patients unable to undergo exercise testing as a result of cardiac or physical impairments.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Hospital length of stay;Post-operative complications;ICU length of stay;Survival	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Physical performance and functional capacity;Exercise tolerance;Physical function;Muscle strength	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactMegan Whelan

postgraduate physiotherapy student

meganwhelanphysio@gmail.com0714822036

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026