A Supervised Prehabilitation Program for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

Description

The purpose of this study is to assess the use of an exercise program in people with pancreatic cancer.

Conditions

Pancreas Cancer

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to assess the use of an exercise program in people with pancreatic cancer.

A Supervised Prehabilitation Program for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

A Supervised Prehabilitation Program for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

Condition
Pancreas Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Pancreatic cancer diagnosis (any stage)
  • * Age ≥ 18 years
  • * Independent ambulation and activities of daily living (Discretion of referring/ treating oncologist)
  • * Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire score of ≤ 23
  • * Physically able to complete functional assessments including 6-minute walk test, hand grip strength, short performance physical battery and performance metrics
  • * Answers no to all questions on PAR-Q OR is cleared to participate by their treating oncologist
  • * Ability to read, write and understand English
  • * Written informed consent obtained from subject and ability for subjects to comply with the requirements of the study
  • * Access to a smart device capable of Fitbit syncing and accessing the online Pain portal (www.painguide.com)
  • * Has undergone or plans to undergo resection surgery prior to projected completion of PREHAB exercise intervention
  • * Current pregnancy
  • * Using a pacemaker, implantable cardiac defibrillator, neurostimulator, cochlear implants (removable hearing aids permitted), or other electronic medical equipment, unless the PI deems study participation safe.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,

Philip Chang, DO, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2026-04-01