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Rehabilitation and Recovery for Persons With Esophageal or Gastric Cancer A Clinical Trial Evaluating and Implementing a Model for Evidence-based Cancer Rehabilitation
Led by Region Skane · Updated on 2026-05-15
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
R
Region Skane
Lead Sponsor
K
Karolinska Institutet
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a model for systematic and evidence-based rehabilitation tailored for people with esophageal and gastric cancer. The goal is to improve quality of life and reduce cancer-related symptoms by addressing individual needs during the cancer care process. This approach recognizes that rehabilitation needs vary based on personal circumstances, social support, and specific cancer types, aiming to better integrate rehabilitation into clinical care. The study involves two groups: an experimental group receiving structured, personalized assessments and evidence-based rehabilitation based on physical, psychological, and social needs, and a historical control group consisting of patients who underwent surgery between 2013 and 2021. Participants are adults diagnosed with esophageal or gastric cancer, living in Southern Sweden, and planned for curative surgery at Skåne University Hospital. Participants will complete various questionnaires and assessments at several time points: at the start of treatment decisions, about one week before surgery, and at 6 and 12 months after surgery. These assessments include quality of life, physical activity, psychological distress, rehabilitation needs, and other health-related measures. The study will monitor patients' progress to evaluate the effectiveness of the rehabilitation model over time, with the total study period extending through 2027.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Rehabilitation and Recovery for Persons With Esophageal or Gastric Cancer
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Over 18 years of age
- Diagnosed with esophageal or gastric cancer
- Living in Southern Sweden (Skåne)
- Planned to undergo curative surgery treatment at Skåne University Hospital
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to communicate in the Swedish language
- Suffering from a cognitive impairment that prevents participation in the study
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Several weeks before surgery
Participants complete questionnaires and assessments at baseline (treatment decision) and approximately 1 week before surgery to evaluate quality of life, rehabilitation needs, psychological distress, physical activity, and other health-related factors.
2 visits (in-person or remote)
Duration - Surgery day and immediate recovery period
Participants undergo curative surgery treatment for esophageal or gastric cancer at Skåne University Hospital.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 months post surgery
Participants are followed up at 6 months and 12 months after surgery to complete assessments on quality of life, rehabilitation progress, psychological status, physical activity, and other health outcomes to support recovery and rehabilitation.
2 visits (in-person or remote)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Skåne University Hospital
Lund, Lund, Sweden, 222 42
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Research Team
W
Wenche Melander, PhD-student
M
Marlene Malmström, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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