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NCT06872515 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Impact of Prehabilitation in Oncology Via Exercise- Esophageal (IMPROVE-Esophageal)
A NA study of Esophageal Cancer and Esophageal Carcinoma, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06872515 is a NA study of Esophageal Cancer and Esophageal Carcinoma that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 499-participant average among 123 other Esophageal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06872515, a NA study of Esophageal Cancer and Esophageal Carcinoma, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility of a prehabilitation exercise and nutrition program (exercise and nutrition before a medical treatment) in adults with esophageal cancer before surgery (esophagectomy). The pre-surgery exercise and nutrition program will include resistance and aerobic training and nutrition supplementation during the weeks before surgery. We will also assess pre-surgical care needs in adults with esophageal cancer. Researchers will compare the exercise and nutrition intervention to usual care- which is standard medical care and post-surgery surveillance/follow-up to understand the impact of exercise and nutrition before surgery. We will follow-up with participants before surgery, and after surgery at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 4-months at appointments that coincide with clinical follow-ups. The main questions of this trials are: * Is exercise and nutrition supplementation before surgery for esophageal cancer feasible and acceptable to patients? * How does exercise and nutrition supplementation before surgery change physical function and psychosocial health? * What are important pre-surgical needs for adults with esophageal cancer?
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Usual Care Group
- BEHAVIORAL Exercise and Nutrition
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-10-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06872515
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06872515 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 499-participant average among 123 other Esophageal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Esophageal Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Usual Care Group is the first listed.
NCT06872515 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06872515 about?
NCT06872515 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Prehabilitation in Oncology Via Exercise- Esophageal (IMPROVE-Esophageal)". The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility of a prehabilitation exercise and nutrition program (exercise and nutrition before a medical treatment) in adults with esophageal cancer before surgery (esophagectomy). The pre-surgery exercise and nutrition program will include resistance and a...
What is the current status of trial NCT06872515?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2025-07-16. Estimated completion is 2026-10-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06872515 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Carcinoma.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06872515?
The interventions under investigation include: Usual Care Group (BEHAVIORAL), Exercise and Nutrition (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06872515?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06872515 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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