Prehabilitation program for frail adults undergoing thoracic surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to implement and evaluate a prehabilitation program designed for pre-frail and frail adults who are scheduled for elective thoracic surgery. The program will utilize an implementation framework to enhance its reach, effectiveness, adoption, and overall implementation. Participants will engage in a structured prehab program for a duration of 2 to 12 weeks prior to surgery, which includes the use of an Apple Watch Series 6 and an exercise flipbook. The study will assess functional status and clinical outcomes over time, utilizing surveys at various intervals post-enrollment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18, of any racial or ethnic origin
* Will be undergoing elective thoracic surgery lung resection using thoracic approach (thoracotomy, Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS)
* Able to complete baseline evaluations at time of enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to give informed consent
* Unable to read/speak English
* Age \<17

Where it's running

• The University of Chicago
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Maria Madariaga, MD — University of Chicago
• Study coordinator: Maria Madariaga, MD
• Email: mlmadariaga@bsd.uchicago.edu
• Phone: 773-702-2500

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.