๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-10

Resistance Training Intervention to Improve Physical Function in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Receiving Combination Chemotherapy or Have Undergone Surgery, PancStrength Study (NCT04837118)

PancStrength: Safety, Feasibility, and Acceptability of a Tele-Exercise Resistance Training Intervention During Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This clinical trial studies the safety of a real-time tele-exercise resistance training (training done using a tablet) in maintaining skeletal muscle, strength, physical function, and health-related quality of life in patients with pancreatic cancer who are receiving combination chemotherapy or have undergone surgery for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Tele-exercise resistance training may improve physical function and quality of life in patients with pancreatic cancer.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: M D Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Educational Intervention (OTHER)
  • Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER)
  • Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
  • Resistance Training (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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