The purpose of this study is to determine if a program of physical activity, nutritional supplements and relaxation techniques is effective at decreasing post operative complications in frail colorectal cancer patients undergoing resection.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
120
Physical exercises personalized by a kinesiologist consisting of walking or stationary bike and elastic band exercises.
Nutritional counselling is given to patients to ensure their daily proteins and energy requirements are met. Whey Protein Isolate Powder (Immunocal) is provided. Immunocal1.5g/kg PO (by mouth) per day separated in 2 daily doses
Relaxation techniques consisting of breathing exercises and using a relaxation CD.
McGill University Health Center; Montreal General Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Post operative complications
Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI)
Time frame: 30 days after surgery
6 Minutes Walk Test Distance
Time frame: 4 weeks after discharge
Hospital Length of Stay
Time frame: 3-6 days
Readmission rates
Time frame: 30 days after discharge
Anxiety and Depression
Using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS)
Time frame: 30 days after discharge
Health Related Quality of Life
Using the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36)
Time frame: 30 days after discharge
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