Exercise before surgery to reduce inflammation
Preoperative exercise therapy for surgery triggered inflammation
['FUNDING_R01'] · FEINSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH · NIH-10900811
This study is looking at how doing exercise before major liver surgery can help reduce inflammation and liver damage, making recovery easier for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FEINSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MANHASSET, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10900811 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how preoperative exercise therapy can help reduce inflammation and liver damage in patients undergoing major liver surgery. By engaging in exercise before their procedure, patients may experience improved recovery outcomes due to changes in immune cell function and a reduction in inflammatory responses. The study utilizes advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing to understand how exercise alters the body's response to surgery. The goal is to establish a beneficial exercise regimen that can be recommended to patients prior to surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients scheduled for major liver surgery who are physically able to participate in an exercise program.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing liver surgery or those with severe physical limitations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery and reduced complications for patients undergoing liver surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that preoperative exercise can positively impact recovery in surgical patients, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
MANHASSET, UNITED STATES
- FEINSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH — MANHASSET, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HUANG, HAI — FEINSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
- Study coordinator: HUANG, HAI
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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