Prehab before joint surgery: could a few weeks of prep cut recovery time?
NCT ID NCT07394582
First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests whether a structured program before hip or knee replacement surgery—including exercise, nutrition advice, and stress support—can help people recover faster. 180 adults scheduled for surgery will either receive standard care or this personalized prehabilitation program. The goal is to see if the program is feasible and may reduce hospital stays and complications.
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Medical University Innsbruck
RECRUITINGInnsbruck, Tyrol, 6020, Austria
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Prehabilitation program (personalized exercise, nutritional advice, stress and pain support, medication review)
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could help people recover faster and with fewer complications after hip or knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study, so results may not apply to everyone. The extra time and effort required might be a burden for some participants.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.