NCT02502760

Brief Summary

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.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2015

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 15, 2015

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 20, 2015

Completed
12 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2015

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 19, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 19, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

August 16, 2019

Status Verified

August 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

3.9 years

First QC Date

July 15, 2015

Last Update Submit

August 14, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

Postoperative ComplicationsPerioperative CareColorectal SurgeryFrail Elderly

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Post operative complications

    Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI)

    30 days after surgery

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • 6 Minutes Walk Test Distance

    4 weeks after discharge

  • Hospital Length of Stay

    3-6 days

  • Readmission rates

    30 days after discharge

  • Anxiety and Depression

    30 days after discharge

  • Health Related Quality of Life

    30 days after discharge

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Cost Effectiveness of treatment

    30 days after hospital discharge

Study Arms (2)

Prehabilitation

EXPERIMENTAL

Immediately after randomization and until surgery, patients in this arm will: 1. \- Receive a personalized physical exercise program 2. \- Receive nutritional counselling with Whey protein isolate powder 3. \- Receive relaxation techniques

Behavioral: Physical Exercise ProgramDietary Supplement: Whey Protein Isolate PowderBehavioral: Relaxation Techniques

Rehabilitation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients in this arm will receive the same personalized physical exercise program, nutritional intervention and relaxation techniques as patients in the other arm but to be started after surgery.

Behavioral: Physical Exercise ProgramDietary Supplement: Whey Protein Isolate PowderBehavioral: Relaxation Techniques

Interventions

Physical exercises personalized by a kinesiologist consisting of walking or stationary bike and elastic band exercises.

PrehabilitationRehabilitation
Whey Protein Isolate PowderDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

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

PrehabilitationRehabilitation

Relaxation techniques consisting of breathing exercises and using a relaxation CD.

PrehabilitationRehabilitation

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Colorectal cancer patient undergoing resection
  • Frail or intermediately frail patients (Fried score 2 and above)

You may not qualify if:

  • Unable to communicate in French or English
  • Premorbid conditions contraindicating physical exercise (dementia, Parkinson Disease, previous stroke with paresis, taking carbidopa/levodopa, donepezil or antidepressants)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

McGill University Health Center; Montreal General Hospital

Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4, Canada

Location

Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital

Montreal, Quebec, H3T1E2, Canada

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Molenaar CJ, van Rooijen SJ, Fokkenrood HJ, Roumen RM, Janssen L, Slooter GD. Prehabilitation versus no prehabilitation to improve functional capacity, reduce postoperative complications and improve quality of life in colorectal cancer surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 May 10;5(5):CD013259. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013259.pub3.

  • Molenaar CJ, van Rooijen SJ, Fokkenrood HJ, Roumen RM, Janssen L, Slooter GD. Prehabilitation versus no prehabilitation to improve functional capacity, reduce postoperative complications and improve quality of life in colorectal cancer surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 May 19;5(5):CD013259. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013259.pub2.

  • Carli F, Bousquet-Dion G, Awasthi R, Elsherbini N, Liberman S, Boutros M, Stein B, Charlebois P, Ghitulescu G, Morin N, Jagoe T, Scheede-Bergdahl C, Minnella EM, Fiore JF Jr. Effect of Multimodal Prehabilitation vs Postoperative Rehabilitation on 30-Day Postoperative Complications for Frail Patients Undergoing Resection of Colorectal Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surg. 2020 Mar 1;155(3):233-242. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.5474.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal NeoplasmsPostoperative Complications

Interventions

Relaxation Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsBehavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Franco Carli, MD, MPhil

    Professor, Department of Anesthesia

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor, Montreal General Hospital Department of Anesthesia

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 15, 2015

First Posted

July 20, 2015

Study Start

August 1, 2015

Primary Completion

June 19, 2019

Study Completion

June 19, 2019

Last Updated

August 16, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-08

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