A Nutrition & Exercise Prehabilitation Intervention on Inflammatory Biomarkers in AI Cancer Patients

Plain-language summary

This study explores how a prehabilitation (pre-treatment preparation) program involving nutrition and exercise affects inflammatory biomarkers in American Indian cancer patients. Patients aged 18-80 with any type of cancer diagnosis who are at least 3 weeks away from starting treatment can take part. It is a study without an assigned phase and is still enrolling participants.

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Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

University of Arizona

Intervention

Prehabilitation Intervention

Start date

11/13/2025

Estimated completion

6/30/2028

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Tucson, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-80 years
* Diagnosed with cancer of any kind
* Scheduled at least 3 weeks out from first treatment
* Receiving care at San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (SCAHC)
* Able to eat walnuts
* Able to do moderate-intensity exercise

Exclusion Criteria:

* Digestive tract disease that would restrict diet modifications
* Allergy to the foods intended for the nutrition intervention
* Uncontrolled cardiac disease or other contraindications to moderate-intensity exercise