Using Multimodal Prehabilitation to Improve Outcomes for Frail Patients Undergoing Resection of Colorectal Cancer

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

120

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 31, 2015

Primary Completion Date

June 19, 2019

Study Completion Date

June 19, 2019

Conditions
Colorectal Neoplasms
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Physical Exercise Program

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

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Whey Protein Isolate Powder

"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"

BEHAVIORAL

Relaxation Techniques

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

Trial Locations (2)

H3G 1A4

McGill University Health Center; Montreal General Hospital, Montreal

H3T1E2

Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Montreal

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital

OTHER

lead

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

OTHER

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