High intensity prehabilitation before major abdominal surgery
Effect of a Two Week Prehabilitation Program Before Major Abdominal Surgery
This study tests whether a two-week personalized fitness program can help patients with low aerobic fitness feel better and have fewer heart problems after major abdominal surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University Innsbruck Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Innsbruck, Tyrol) |
| Trial ID | NCT05355909 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of a personalized high-intensity preoperative fitness training program lasting two weeks on patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery. It focuses on improving preoperative aerobic fitness, specifically targeting those with a ventilatory anaerobic threshold below 11 mL/kg/min, to reduce the risk of major cardiac events post-surgery. The study aims to address previous methodological issues in related research and provide a structured approach to enhance patient outcomes before surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients classified as ASA I-III with a BMI between 18 and 35, scheduled for elective abdominal surgery with moderate to high risk.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have experienced major trauma or hemorrhage recently, or have contraindications for preoperative fitness training will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the risk of postoperative complications and improve recovery times for patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While some small studies have shown benefits of prehabilitation in abdominal and thoracic surgery, this study aims to provide a more rigorous evaluation of the approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I-III * BMI 18 - 35kg/m2 * Signed informed consent * Elective abdominal surgery with moderate to high risk Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy of lactation * Major trauma or massive haemorrhage with the last two weeks * Inclusion of the patient in a interventional study * Contraindication for preoperative fitness training or ergometry * Transplantation surgery
Where this trial is running
Innsbruck, Tyrol
- Medical University Hospital — Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Helmut Raab, MD — Medical University Innsbruck, Departement of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care
- Study coordinator: Lukas Gasteiger, MD, PD
- Email: lukas.gasteiger@tirol-kliniken.at
- Phone: 0043-512-504-24000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.