Improving recovery for patients through prehabilitation
Official title: The Impact of Prehabilitation Measures on Postoperative Outcomes
Run by Boston Medical Center · NCT06181253 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if a special recovery program that includes exercise and education can help people from lower-income backgrounds recover better and faster after surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 21 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Boston Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06181253 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are English or Spanish speaking patients scheduled for general surgery, colorectal, or surgical oncology procedures at Boston Medical Center who can ambulate independently.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with limited reading skills below a 5th-grade level may not benefit from this study due to comprehension issues with consent materials.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of prehabilitation interventions tailored for lower socioeconomic populations to reduce postoperative complications. Participants will receive preoperative education, engage in moderate aerobic exercise, and utilize text messaging and pedometers to enhance their recovery process. The study aims to address barriers faced by underserved populations by implementing inexpensive and accessible interventions. Participants will be assessed at multiple points leading up to their scheduled surgeries to monitor improvements in mobility and discharge times.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster recovery and reduced readmission rates for patients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
How similar studies have gone: While many studies have explored prehabilitation, this specific focus on lower socioeconomic populations is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients within general surgery, colorectal, and surgical oncology departments at Boston Medical Center. * English or Spanish speaking * Able to ambulate without cane, walker, wheelchair * Surgery scheduled within 4-8 weeks * Must have cell phone with internet access and text message capabilities * JH-HLM score of 6 Exclusion Criteria: * Limited/non readers (less than 5th grade reading level), assessed via comprehension of consent materials
Where it's running
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nicole Spence, MD — Boston Medical Center, Anesthesiology Department
- Study coordinator: Nicole Spence, MD
- Email: Nicole.Spence@bmc.org
- Phone: 617-638-6950
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.