Plain-English translation of NCT06430346 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 pilot study is testing whether a structured exercise program — called prehabilitation — helps patients with esophageal cancer get stronger and healthier before their scheduled surgery. The idea is that coming into surgery in better physical condition might help patients recover more quickly and experience fewer complications. Researchers want to see if patients find this type of training helpful and doable alongside their cancer treatment.
Surgery for esophageal cancer is a major procedure, and patients who are physically stronger going in tend to recover better. This study exists to see whether preparing patients with exercise before surgery is practical and acceptable, so that future larger studies can test whether it truly improves recovery outcomes.
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You would participate in a structured exercise program lasting between 5 and 17 weeks (the exact length depends on your treatment schedule). Twice a week, you'll do resistance training (strength-building exercises) for about 30 to 45 minutes per session, using equipment provided to you. You'll also wear a Fitbit device to track your daily step counts, helping you and the research team monitor your activity level throughout the program.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Enrollment target
~20 participants
Started
May 2024
Primary completion
May 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Nathan Parker, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
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