Improving recovery through exercise and nutrition for urologic surgery patients
Prospective Randomized Study of Exercise in Patients Undergoing Urologic Surgery
NA · Emory University · NCT03954678
This study is testing whether exercise or nutrition supplements can help patients recover better after urologic surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Emory University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Trial ID | NCT03954678 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on patients scheduled for urologic surgery who will be assigned to either an exercise or nutrition intervention to enhance their recovery. Participants will establish a baseline of their physical activity and nutritional status before starting a regimen that encourages increased physical activity or the consumption of nutritional supplements. The exercise group will aim for 10,000 steps daily and strength training three times a week, while the nutrition group will consume a liquid supplement twice daily around the time of surgery. The study aims to assess the impact of these interventions on physical function and perioperative complications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for an operative procedure with an inpatient postoperative stay.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or those who cannot participate in physical activity or nutrition interventions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes and reduce complications for patients undergoing urologic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that preoperative exercise and nutritional interventions can lead to improved recovery outcomes, suggesting this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for operative procedure with an inpatient postoperative stay are eligible for this study * Patients willing and able to give blood sample as part of standard of care labs * Patients willing and able to fill out questionnaire * Patients who will fill out the step log daily * Patients willing and able to sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Atlanta, Georgia
- Emory University Hospital — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kenneth Ogan, MD — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Kenneth Ogan, MD
- Email: kogan@emory.edu
- Phone: (404) 778-4898
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.
Conditions: Perioperative Complication, Exercise, Nutrition supplement, Surgery