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Can a Pre-Surgery fitness and support program boost recovery from aortic aneurysm repair?

NCT ID NCT07797504

Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 6-week prehabilitation program called Ready for Recovery can help adults prepare for aortic aneurysm repair surgery. The program includes education, health behavior support, psychological symptom reduction, and social support, with weekly phone sessions and a personalized plan. Researchers will measure feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects on recovery, such as functional capacity. The study enrolls adults undergoing elective open or endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Ready for Recovery, a 6-week multicomponent prehabilitation program including education, health behavior support, psychological symptom reduction, and social support, with weekly phone sessions and a customized plan.
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could help people recover faster and more fully after aortic aneurysm surgery, and lead to larger studies.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot trial focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The program may not improve recovery, and results may not apply to all patients.

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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 45 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

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: * Adults undergoing elective aortic aneurysm repair (open or endovascular) Exclusion Criteria: * Emergent aortic aneurysm repair * Cognitive disturbance * Functional impairment significantly impacting the ability to stand or walk * Current pregnancy or plan to become pregnant prior to surgery * Inability to write/speak fluently in English * Lack of access to a phone, computer, or tablet with internet access

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aortic aneurysm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Aortic aneurysm

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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