Preparation for Medical and Surgical Procedures in Oncogeriatry. Pilote Study PRIMECHO

What this Trial Is About

Surgical treatment is commonly used for many cancers but can carry a significant risk of complications after surgery, especially in older adults. Maintaining and improving physical abilities before, during, and after treatment is important for elderly cancer patients because better functional capacity is linked to fewer complications. This study focuses on personalizing pre-surgery exercise programs to help patients better adhere and potentially gain more benefits from these programs, aiming to optimize their physical condition before surgery or treatment. Participants will take part in a personalized pre-habilitation program lasting four weeks before their planned surgery. Each day, patients will independently complete a session at home using a special app called Activiti Pro on their tablet or smartphone. This individualized training is designed to manage their exercise load and fatigue to improve adherence and outcomes. During the study, researchers will assess participants' maximum walking distance using the 6-minute walk test at the start and at 4, 8, and 16 weeks. They will also measure quality of life, fatigue levels, and physical activity through questionnaires at these same time points. This monitoring will help understand how the personalized program affects functional abilities and recovery. The total duration of involvement includes the pre-surgery training and follow-up assessments over 16 weeks.

Preparation for Medical and Surgical Procedures in Oncogeriatry.