Pre-habilitation Program for Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Patients (NCT01914094) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pre-habilitation Program for Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Patients
Canada17 participantsStarted 2011-02
Plain-language summary
Low levels of physical fitness increase the risk of death in patients with cardiovascular disease. Although cardiac rehabilitation programs improve the health of patients after heart surgery, most patients are not referred until after surgery. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if an exercise "pre-habilitation" (i.e., Prehab) program before heart surgery would improve the health of patients before surgery and whether these improvements would be maintained after surgery.
The investigators hypothesized that Prehab would promote the health of patients before heart surgery, and these improvements would be maintained three months post-operatively, as compared to patients who received standard care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* On elective waitlist for coronary artery bypass graft surgery with a minimum anticipated wait time of 4-6 weeks or more
* No history of unstable angina
* Canadian Cardiovascular Society score of less than 4
* No history of myocardial infarction within the past 7 days
* Ejection fraction greater than 30%
* No history of dementia or psychiatric problems
* No self-reported dizziness or confusion
* Able to read, speak, and understand English
* Previously sedentary (reporting accumulating less than 45 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per day on at least three days per week over the last three months)
* No previous participation in cardiac rehabilitation
* Lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada or has easy access to the Reh-Fit Centre (local medical fitness facility)
Exclusion Criteria:
* If patients cannot attend Prehab due to geographical limitations
* If patients cannot participate due to physical limitations
* Diagnosis of exercise-induced arrhythmia
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.