Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Internet-based Perioperative Exercise Program in Patients With Barrett's Carcinoma Scheduled for Esophagectomy

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Internet-based Perioperative Exercise Program in Patients With Barrett's Carcinoma Scheduled for Esophagectomy

Official Title: Internet-based Perioperative Exercise Program in Patients With Barrett's Carcinoma Scheduled for Esophagectomy (iPEP Study) A Prospective Randomized-controlled Pilot Trial

Study ID: NCT02478996

Conditions

Barrett Esophagus

Interventions

Internet-based exercise program

Study Description

Brief Summary: This study will evaluate, if an intensive individually adaptated training program via online supervision during neoadjuvant therapy will improve lung function and reduce pulmonary complications following esophagectomy for Barrett's cancer.

Detailed Description: Patients undergoing surgery for esophageal cancer have a high risk for postoperative deterioration of lung function and pulmonal complications. This may be partly due to one-lung ventilation during the thoracic part of the operation. This often encounters for prolonged periods of reconvalescence and reduced quality of life, apart from socioeconomic disadvantages. Physical preconditioning has become a crucial leverage to optimize fitness and lung function in patients scheduled for esophagectomy, in particular during the interval of neoadjuvant therapy.