Simple bedside exercises could help seniors recover faster after surgery

NCT ID NCT05338528

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a simple bedside exercise program called BE-FIT for adults aged 65 and older after surgery. The program encourages early movement and self-management to prevent muscle loss and speed up recovery. Researchers will compare mobility, hospital stay length, and complications between patients who do the exercises and those who receive usual care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bedside exercise program (BE-FIT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could help older adults get moving sooner after surgery, reducing hospital stays and complications.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. The program relies on patients doing exercises independently, which may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MOBILITY POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada

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