Plain-English translation of NCT04469504 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial studied whether patients with pancreatic cancer who have muscle loss could benefit from a special exercise and rehabilitation program before their surgery. The idea was that by building up muscle strength and physical fitness before the operation, patients might have fewer complications and recover faster after surgery.
Pancreatic cancer surgery is a major operation with high rates of complications. While rehabilitation programs have helped patients recover after surgery, doctors wanted to test whether working on muscle strength and fitness *before* surgery could prevent problems from happening in the first place.
Participants would join a prehabilitation program — a structured set of exercises and physical training designed to build muscle and improve fitness before their scheduled pancreatic cancer surgery. The exact details of visits and duration were being developed, but the goal was to strengthen the body before the operation to improve surgical outcomes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 15, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Collaborators
Groupement Interrégional de Recherche Clinique et d'Innovation, Santelys Association
Enrollment target
~6 participants
Started
May 2022
Primary completion
April 2025
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.