This clinical trial examines prehabilitation program (Fit4Surgery) in older women with ovarian cancer. Prehabilitation is the process of enhancing an individual’s functional capacity prior to a forthcoming stressor, such as a major surgery, with the goal of improving postoperative outcomes. The purpose of this trial is to test the effectiveness of a home-based, patient-tailored intervention, Fit4Surgery, to promote physical activity among women with ovarian cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To address this critical research gap by testing a home-based, patient-tailored, physical activity prehabilitation program (Fit4Surgery) among older women with ovarian cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.
ARM I: Patients wear the Fitbit and participate in activity prehabilitation program (Fit4Surgery) for 9-12 weeks. Patients also receive coaching call over 5-15 minutes once a week for 12 weeks.
ARM II: Patients participate in usual activities for 9-12 weeks. Patients also receive educational material and support group calls over 5-10 minutes weekly for 12 weeks.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typesupportive care
Lead OrganizationNorthwestern University
Principal InvestigatorEmma Barber
