Prehabilitation Before Major Surgery (NCT07590141) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prehabilitation Before Major Surgery
Canada120 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a virtually monitored, home-based prehabilitation program is feasible and acceptable for adults undergoing major elective surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Can researchers successfully recruit and retain participants across multiple sites?
2. Will participants adhere to the prehabilitation program at a high enough rate to justify a larger trial?
Researchers will compare the prehabilitation program to standard preoperative care to see if the intervention is feasible to implement and whether it may help reduce postoperative complications.
Participants will:
* Be randomly assigned to receive either the prehabilitation program or usual care
* Complete questionnaires and physical assessments before and after the intervention
* (For those in the intervention group) Receive exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness guidance, protein supplements, and use the CloudDX virtual care platform to support their activities
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* ≥ 18 years of age
* Undergoing major elective intra-thoracic, intra-abdominal or orthopedic surgery. Major surgery is defined as any operation performed under general and/or spinal anesthesia requiring a skin incision extending beyond the subcutaneous tissue
* More than 3 weeks from the date of scheduled operation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Emergency Surgery
* Operation in less than 3 weeks from time of initial research contact
* Patients who are pregnant
* Unable/unwilling to sign written informed consent
* Physical, cognitive or psychological impairment
* Unable to understand/communication in English.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility of recruiting patients in a timely manner across local and outside sites
Timeframe: From the start to end of patient recruitment (2 years)
2
Adherence with virtually monitored home-based prehabilitation program
Timeframe: From enrolment to the day of scheduled surgery (3 week timespan)