Status:

UNKNOWN

Implementation of a Prehabilitation Program for Surgical Patients

Lead Sponsor:

MaineHealth

Collaborating Sponsors:

Tufts Medical Center

Conditions:

Prehabilitation

Oncology

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability to stressors with increased rates of poor outcomes. Surgery is one of these stressors, and previous research has therefore shown increased rates of morbid...

Detailed Description

Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability to stressors with increased rates of poor outcomes. Surgery is one of these stressors, and previous research has therefore shown increased rates of morbid...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects ≥18 years old
  • Evaluated at Maine Medical Center by surgical oncology service
  • Planned surgical intervention for gastrointestinal oncologic condition
  • Score ≥40 on Risk Analysis Index frailty screening
  • Physically able to participate in prehabilitation exercises
  • Home internet access and established email account
  • Able to understand the English language

Exclusion

  • Patients unable to participate in exercises included in prehabilitation program
  • Patients with impaired decision making capacity
  • Those in a high risk community: prisoners and pregnant women
  • Those who do not meet the above inclusion criteria

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 25 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05377970

Start Date

June 25 2022

End Date

July 31 2024

Last Update

October 24 2023

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

Maine Medical Center

Portland, Maine, United States, 04101