Surgical Prehabilitation of Cancer Patients Undergoing Colorectal Resection.
Colorectal Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Colorectal Cancer focused on measuring Psychological prehabilitation, Colorectal cancer, Functional capacity, Physical activity, Nutrition, Psychological counselling
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Currently aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with non-metastatic, colorectal cancer
- Awaiting resection of malignant colorectal lesions
- Able to provide informed consent in English or in French
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have health condition(s) interfering with ability to safely perform exercise at home or to complete testing procedures (e.g., non-ambulatory, dementia, severe end-organ disease, morbid obesity, cardiac abnormalities)
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Intervention Group
4-week multimodal preoperative intervention (i.e., Prehabilitation) consisting of an aerobic and strength training program, nutritional counselling and psychological support to help improve physical and psychological health prior to surgical resection of colorectal cancer.