Prehab for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Summary

The goal of this clinical study is to test whether a structured prehabilitation program can be successfully used by adults with pancreatic cancer who are receiving chemotherapy before planned surgery. Prehabilitation is a program designed to improve a person's physical fitness, nutrition, and symptom control before surgery. The study's main hypothesis is that patients with pancreatic cancer can take part in and adhere to a multimodal prehabilitation program during chemotherapy, and that doing so may improve physical function, patient experience, and early recovery after surgery.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
* Planned neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to planned surgical resection
* Medically stable and cleared to participate in physical activity/exercise programming
* Able to provide informed consent
* Ability to read, write and understand English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18 years
* Pregnant
* Prisoner
* Severe cognitive impairment that precludes informed consent or participation
* Contraindications to physical activity, including unstable cardiac disease, severe pulmonary disease, or recent myocardial infarction

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