U.S., Nov. 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07922642) titled 'Nurse-Led Prehabilitation Before Major Abdominal Cancer Surgery' on Nov. 02.
Brief Summary: Many people who have major planned surgery for abdominal cancer develop complications afterwards, which can prolong hospital stay and slow recovery. This study tests whether a four-week program led by a trained oncology nurse, started before surgery, reduces these complications. The program combines supervised and home exercise (walking, resistance and breathing exercises), nutrition counseling with protein targets and supplements when needed, education and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety, and advice on stopping smoking and alcohol. Ad...