Improving surgical outcomes with prehabilitation for abdominal plastic surgery
Effect of Health Habits on Outcomes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
This study is testing a program that helps patients get fitter and eat better before and after abdominal plastic surgery to see if it improves their recovery and overall results.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 520 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (San Jose, California and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04787874 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a prehabilitation program designed to enhance physical fitness and nutrition in patients undergoing abdominally-based plastic surgery. The program will be implemented before and after surgery to optimize patient readiness and recovery. Researchers will assess how this multimodal approach can engage and motivate patients, ultimately improving their surgical outcomes and overall experience. The findings could provide valuable insights for plastic surgeons on enhancing patient care and outcomes in this surgical field.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled for elective abdominally-based plastic surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak English or lack access to a smartphone or internet may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster recovery times and improved surgical outcomes for patients undergoing abdominal plastic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with prehabilitation programs in surgical settings, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - Adult patients (\>18 years) who are undergoing elective abdominally-based plastic surgery operations in 3+ weeks by one of the following plastic surgeons: Nazerali, Lee, Murphy, Nguyen, Lorenz. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not speak English * Patients who do not have access to a smartphone or internet/cell service. * Patients who are undergoing another intervention study that consists of a nutrition and/or exercise behavior change.
Where this trial is running
San Jose, California and 1 other locations
- Stanford Cancer Center South Bay — San Jose, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Stanford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic — Stanford, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cara Black, MD — Resident
- Study coordinator: Cara Black, PGY-2
- Email: carablack@stanford.edu
- Phone: 650-723-7001
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.