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CARE-Melanoma Trial
Sponsor: McMaster University
Summary
Melanoma, a serious skin cancer, is increasingly prevalent in Canada. Surgical intervention is essential but poses significant physical and emotional challenges. Rehabilitation is crucial for recovery, helping patients regain strength and confidence while addressing psychological needs. In Ontario, new neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimens are being introduced to improve outcomes by shrinking tumors before surgery. Despite advancements, pre-habilitation and early post-operative rehabilitation services for melanoma patients are currently lacking. This pilot trial aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation strategies for melanoma patients. The purpose of this pilot trial is to determine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a rehabilitation strategy for individuals with melanoma pre- and post-surgery.
Official title: A Coordinated Approach to Peri-operative Rehabilitation to Enhance Outcomes in Melanoma: the CARE-Melanoma Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-01-20
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2026-01-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Rehabilitation
Includes education on the benefit of exercise and how to exercise safely, rehabilitation to maximize strength, range of motion, and function, set up with a tailored exercise program by a trained physiotherapist or kinesiologist, goal setting and action planning.