NCT05431556

Virtual Mind-Body Exercises for People Having Pancreatic Surgery

Pilot Study of Virtual Mind-Body Exercises for Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Surgery

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 29 (actual)
• Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if it is practical to provide 2 interventions, VMB exercise classes and EUC (pre-recorded self-care videos), during the perioperative period (before and after surgery) to improve health-related outcomes and quality of life for people undergoing a pancreatectomy.

Conditions

• Pancreas Disease

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Virtual mind-body group exercise classes	Pre-operative period (baseline/intake day to day before surgery): mid- to high intensity classes focusing on aerobic physical activity, relaxation, and stress management (classes: Fitness for Everyone, Tai Chi, Mat Yoga, Dance Cardio, Meditation, Core Strength, Music Therapy) * Immediate post-operative period (post-operative hospitalization to 2 weeks after surgery): low- to mid-intensity classes focusing on relaxation, stress management and low-impact physical activity (classes: Chair Yoga, Dance Therapy, Meditation, Music Therapy) * Late post-operative period (3-12 weeks after surgery): mid- to high-intensity classes focusing on aerobic physical activity, relaxation, and stress management (classes: Fitness for Everyone, Tai Chi, Mat Yoga, Dance Cardio, Meditation, Core Strength, Music Therapy)
OTHER	Enhanced usual care	EUC arm will be referred to MSK's multimedia page on the Integrative Medicine website to access pre-recorded mind-body videos on their own time. These videos are 15-60 minutes in duration and consist of educational and self-care videos, including guided meditation and Tai Chi.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-06-17
• Primary completion: 2024-11-12
• Completion: 2024-11-12
• First posted: 2022-06-24
• Last updated: 2024-11-18

Locations

7 sites across 1 country: United States