The purpose of this research is to explore the benefits of an exercise and nutrition program during total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) in preparation for surgery for participants that have pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
This research study involves an exercise and nutrition program that will consist of twice weekly exercise sessions and discussion with a nutritionist with possible nutrition supplementation. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are: * Exercise Intervention * Nutrition Intervention The research study procedures include: screening for eligibility, study evaluations, and follow up visits.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Participants will start the exercise program within 2 weeks of enrollment and will continue until surgery. This program will consist of twice weekly individualized sessions with a trainer.
Each patient enrolled will undergo nutritional assessment at their initial post-enrollment visit to develop an individualized nutrition plan to be implemented up until when the patient undergoes surgery.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
RECRUITINGNumber of participants to complete prehabilitation program
At least 50% (95% confidence interval +/- 16%) of participants will complete 50% of the components of the prehabilitation program.
Time frame: 1 year
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