Study #2023-0549
Prehabpal: A digital tool to help frail elders prepare for surgery.
MD Anderson Study Status
Enrolling
Treatment Agent
Description
This is a multi-center, randomized trial investigating the use of PrehabPal web app versus a written surgery prehabilitation instructions among individuals aged 65 years and older preparing for colon cancer surgery. PrehabPal is a web app designed with, and for, older adults preparing for surgery at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). This app has the potential to fill a crucial clinical gap for older cancer patients by designing an individualized prehabilitation program and providing prehabilitation coaching.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Colon Cancer
Study phase:
Not applicable
Physician name:
George Chang
Department:
Colon and Rectal Surgery
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-833-644-2296
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