Nutrition and Exercise Program for Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients

NCT06502275 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 202300957B0C601
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 140
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the effect of mobile health intervention on frailty, physical fitness, physical activity, and nutritional status of elderly patients with colorectal cancer. The main questions it aim to answer are: 1. Does the mobile health intervention reduce frailty in elderly colorectal cancer patients compared to standard care? 2. Does the mobile health intervention improve physical fitness, physical activity, and nutritional status in elderly colorectal cancer patients compared to standard care? Participants will receive the Mobile Health Management Frailty Care Program.

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer

Keywords

Older; Colorectal cancer; Frailty; mobile health; Physical activity; nutrition

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Frailty

  Assessing frailty status using the G8 geriatric screening tool. Scores range from 0 to 17, with 0 indicating severe impairment and 17 indicating no impairment. The lower the score, the more frail it is.

  Pre-test, sixth week after intervention, 13th week after intervention

• Physical Activity

  Assess physical activity with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. The IPAQ-SF evaluates the number of days and time spent performing MVPA, walking, and sitting in bouts of at least 10 min over the previous 7 days. The summary score is expressed in PA metabolic equivalent of task (MET)-min per day or week.

  Pre-test, sixth week after intervention, 13th week after intervention

• Nutritional Status

  Assess nutritional status with Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form. The total score is 0-14 points. A score of 12 or more indicates a low risk of malnutrition. A score of 8-11 indicates a potential risk of malnutrition. A score less than 7 indicates a high risk of malnutrition.

  Pre-test, sixth week after intervention, 13th week after intervention

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• health-related quality of life

  Pre-test, sixth week after intervention, 13th week after intervention

• Depression

  Pre-test, sixth week after intervention, 13th week after intervention

• body mass index

  Pre-test, sixth week after intervention, 13th week after intervention

• hand grip strength

  Pre-test, sixth week after intervention, 13th week after intervention

• walking speed

  Pre-test, sixth week after intervention, 13th week after intervention

Study Arms (2)

Nutrition combined with exercise group

EXPERIMENTAL

Provide mobile health interventions that combine nutrition and exercise

Behavioral: Mobile Health Management Frailty Care Program

routine care group

NO INTERVENTION

Provide routine care

Interventions

Mobile Health Management Frailty Care Program BEHAVIORAL

Through the "LINE" communication software, participants are provided with exercise and nutrition information three times a week, with a total of 36 messages. As well as 6 podcasts of health information and 6 sports videos in total. At weeks 2, 4, and 6, researchers scheduled 5- to 10-minute telephone consultations. Participants can receive guidance through telephone consultations and carry a Xiaomi sports band wearable device to monitor their exercise.

Nutrition combined with exercise group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer confirmed by a physician.
• Aged 60 and above.
• Have communication skills, able to read and write or converse in Mandarin and Taiwanese.
• Clear consciousness and no mental or cognitive impairment.
• Physical activities are accessible.
• Those who have a smartphone and have experience using smartphones.

You may not qualify if:

• People who have difficulty walking or standing.
• The wrist is not suitable for those wearing sports bracelets.
• People in infectious or protective isolation.
• Those who live alone or in institutions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Chang Gung University of Science and Technology: lead

Study Sites (1)

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Chiayi City, Taiwan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms; Frailty; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal Neoplasms; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Digestive System Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Digestive System Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Colonic Diseases; Intestinal Diseases; Rectal Diseases; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Ching-Ching Su, PhD

  Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Ching-Ching Su, PhD

CONTACT

886+912649476; ccsu@mail.cgust.edu.tw

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 8, 2024
• First Posted: July 16, 2024
• Study Start: February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 15, 2025
• Study Completion: September 30, 2025
• Last Updated: September 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)