Impact of prehabilitation on recovery after abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
Efficacy of Pre-Operative Prehabilitation in Patients Undergoing Open Surgery for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
This study is testing if a special program that includes exercise and nutrition can help patients recover better after surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse) |
| Trial ID | NCT05375292 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot, prospective, randomized control trial evaluates the effects of a prehabilitation program on the recovery of patients undergoing open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms. The study compares functional recovery at three months post-surgery between patients who participate in an outpatient prehabilitation program and those who do not. The prehabilitation protocol includes nutritional support, muscle-building exercises, and cardio-respiratory training, aimed at improving patients' overall functional status and independence in daily activities. Follow-up assessments will be conducted to gather comparative data on recovery outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm who are scheduled for conventional surgery.
Not a fit: Patients requiring urgent surgical management that does not allow for a prehabilitation protocol may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and quality of life for patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of prehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific approach in the context of abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (Thoraco-abdominal aneurysm type 4/Supra renal/Juxta-renal/Sub renal) treated with conventional surgery. * Surgical indication of aneurysm by size (50-55mm) Exclusion Criteria: \- Patient requiring urgent management that does not allow for a pre-authorisation protocol of at least 6 weeks.
Where this trial is running
Toulouse
- Uh Toulouse — Toulouse, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aurélien Hostalrich, MD — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Aurélien Hostalrich, MD
- Email: hostalrich.a@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 05 61 32 26 20
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.