At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Preoperative Home-based Exercise in Older People Before Colorectal Surgery - a Feasibility Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Exercise for Colorectal Cancer. Completed, enrolled 23 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of recruitment procedure, intervention including compliance and the collaboration between in- and out patient clinics of preoperative home-based exercise in older people before colorectal surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The sessions will be led by a physiotherapist, in the older person's home. The sessions will consist of inspiratory muscle training with a resistance starting from 50% of their maximal capacity (30 breathes, 2 times/day). The training session will also consist of high-intensity individually adjusted functional strength and endurance training: chair-stand; stair climb/step up with weight belts, interval walking indoor and/or outdoor. This will be combined with functional task-exercises. The training will be conducted 2-3 times week, for at least two weeks or until they undergo surgery. During the remaining days, the participants will be instructed to follow the recommendation of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day, as well as to perform inspiratory muscle training.