100 Participants Needed

Prehabilitation Program for Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Recruiting at 1 trial location
MA
KP
CT
Overseen ByClinical Trials Referral Office
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Must be taking: Platinum-based chemotherapy
Stay on Your Current MedsYou can continue your current medications while participating
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Approved in 1 JurisdictionThis treatment is already approved in other countries

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Prehabilitation Program for Advanced Ovarian Cancer?

Research shows that physical activity can improve quality of life and reduce distress in ovarian cancer survivors. Additionally, patients with advanced ovarian cancer are motivated to exercise during chemotherapy, believing it benefits their overall health and cancer outcomes.12345

Is the Prehabilitation Program for Advanced Ovarian Cancer safe for humans?

Exercise interventions, including walking and strength training, have been shown to be safe for women with ovarian cancer, even during chemotherapy. Patients reported motivation to exercise when advised by their healthcare team, despite barriers like fatigue and nausea.16789

How does the prehabilitation program for advanced ovarian cancer differ from other treatments?

The prehabilitation program for advanced ovarian cancer is unique because it prepares patients physically and mentally before surgery through exercise, nutrition, and psychological support, aiming to improve recovery and functional outcomes, unlike standard treatments that focus solely on surgery and chemotherapy.1011121314

What is the purpose of this trial?

This clinical trial evaluates whether a prehabilitation program started at the time of neoadjuvant chemotherapy will affect surgical recovery in patients with stage IIIC-IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. A prehabilitation program may improve the quality of life after surgery for patients with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer.

Research Team

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Amanika A. Kumar, MD

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for English-reading adults over 18 with stage IIIC-IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. They should be able to use technology and consent to participate. It's not for those who are pregnant or have hemiplegia/paraplegia.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been treated with platinum-based chemotherapy aiming for a cure.
Ability to provide consent
My cancer is suspected to be in an advanced stage.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have paralysis on one side of my body or both legs.
Current pregnancy

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Prehabilitation

Participants engage in a prehabilitation program including physical activity, nutritional supplements, and resilience training

Up to 4 months
Weekly remote or in-person sessions

Treatment

Participants receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy and undergo various assessments

Up to 4 months
Regular visits for chemotherapy and assessments

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

6 weeks post-surgery

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Exercise - Physical Activity
  • Protein Supplementation
  • Resiliency Training
Trial Overview The study tests a prehabilitation program combining behavioral counseling, nutritional supplements, and physical activity started during chemotherapy to see if it helps recovery after surgery for certain cancers.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cohort 3 (exercise, supplement, coaching, Resilient Living)Experimental Treatment6 Interventions
Patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy complete physical activity remotely for 30 minutes per day 3 times a week. Patients receive nutritional supplement drink up to 4.5 times daily. Patients also undergo health coaching remotely for 60 minutes weekly, complete Resilient Living program remotely over 60 minutes, and may wear a FitBit throughout the study.
Group II: Cohort 2 (exercise, supplement, Resilient Living)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions
Patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy complete physical activity for 30 minutes per day 3 times a week. Patients receive nutritional supplement drink up to 4.5 times daily, and complete Resilient Living program in-person or remotely over 60 minutes. Patients also undergo CT scans throughout the trial.
Group III: Cohort 1 (surveys, CT, blood samples)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients undergoing primary surgical intervention complete surveys, undergo CT, and undergo collection of blood samples at baseline.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,427
Recruited
3,221,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+

Findings from Research

Patients with advanced ovarian cancer showed a strong willingness to engage in exercise during neoadjuvant chemotherapy, with 93% interested in walking and 87% in strength training, indicating a potential for prehabilitation to enhance resilience.
Key motivators for exercise included perceived health benefits and encouragement from healthcare providers, while barriers such as treatment-related symptoms and access to care were significant challenges that need to be addressed.
Advanced ovarian cancer patients identify opportunities for prehabilitation: A qualitative study.Polen-De, C., Langstraat, C., Asiedu, GB., et al.[2021]
Only 31.1% of ovarian cancer survivors surveyed met the recommended physical activity guidelines, indicating a need for increased engagement in physical activity among this population.
Survivors who adhered to these guidelines reported a significantly better quality of life, suggesting a positive dose-response relationship between physical activity and well-being, which warrants further clinical investigation.
Associations between physical activity and quality of life in ovarian cancer survivors.Stevinson, C., Faught, W., Steed, H., et al.[2015]
Nearly 40% of women with ovarian cancer reduced their physical activity in the first year after diagnosis, and about 25% continued to have lower activity levels even 2-4 years later.
Higher levels of physical activity after diagnosis were linked to lower depression scores and better quality of life, suggesting that maintaining or increasing activity may positively impact psychosocial health in ovarian cancer survivors.
Physical activity in women with ovarian cancer and its association with decreased distress and improved quality of life.Beesley, VL., Price, MA., Butow, PN., et al.[2015]

References

Advanced ovarian cancer patients identify opportunities for prehabilitation: A qualitative study. [2021]
Associations between physical activity and quality of life in ovarian cancer survivors. [2015]
Physical activity in women with ovarian cancer and its association with decreased distress and improved quality of life. [2015]
Feasibility and outcomes of a goal-directed physical therapy program for patients with metastatic breast cancer. [2021]
Efficacy of exercise interventions for women during and after gynaecological cancer treatment - a systematic scoping review. [2023]
Exercise Among Women With Ovarian Cancer: A Feasibility and Pre-/Post-Test Exploratory Pilot Study. [2018]
A Physiological Profile of Ovarian Cancer Survivors to Inform Tailored Exercise Interventions and the Development of Exercise Oncology Guidelines. [2018]
Physical activity and exercise in women with ovarian cancer: A systematic review. [2021]
Safety, feasibility and effects of an individualised walking intervention for women undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer: a pilot study. [2021]
Impact of prehabilitation during neoadjuvant chemotherapy and interval cytoreductive surgery on ovarian cancer patients: a pilot study. [2022]
Prehabilitation programs for individuals with cancer: a systematic review of randomized-controlled trials. [2023]
Feasibility of a Multimodal Prehabilitation Programme in Patients Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery for Advanced Ovarian Cancer: A Pilot Study. [2022]
Prehabilitation is the Gateway to Better Functional Outcomes for Individuals with Cancer. [2022]
Advocating for prehabilitation for patients undergoing gynecology-oncology surgery. [2022]
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