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Walking and strength training before surgery: a new strategy to boost recovery?

NCT ID NCT03954678

Prevention Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether starting a structured exercise program before urologic surgery can improve patients' physical fitness and reduce complications. Participants scheduled for surgery with an inpatient stay are randomly assigned to either an exercise plan (daily walking and strength training) or a nutrition plan (liquid supplements). Researchers will measure changes in mobility, strength, and body mass index, and compare the number of perioperative complications between the two groups.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A pre-surgery exercise program involving daily walking (10,000 steps) and strength training with resistance bands, compared to a nutritional supplement plan.
What this could lead to
If effective, this could establish a simple, low-cost way to help patients recover faster and avoid complications after major urologic surgery.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and the benefits of pre-surgery exercise are not yet proven. Results may vary, and not all patients may be able to follow the exercise plan.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 400 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2019

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Perioperative complication

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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