The purpose of the study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an exercise and nutrition "prehabilitation" program for patients preparing for pancreatic cancer resection (removal).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
26
Each participant will receive a Fitbit device with instruction and encouragement to self-monitor physical activity using step counts.
Participants will receive nutritional counseling with a registered dietician.
Participants will engage in progressive, full-body resistance training based on American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines.
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGFeasibility and acceptability of PA/N and RT/N programs
The number of participants who complete T1 and T0 measures.
Time frame: Up to 16 weeks
Examine exploratory outcomes and clinical characteristics
The number of participants who demonstrate improvements in exploratory outcome measures.
Time frame: Up to 16 weeks
Compare clinical and treatment outcomes
Chi-Square testing will be used to determine if there's a significant difference in outcomes between the treatment group and a usual care comparison group.
Time frame: Up to 16 weeks
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