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Walking before surgery: a Low-Cost boost for recovery?

NCT ID NCT06181253

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a simple prehabilitation program—watching an instructional video and walking 140-150 minutes per week—could improve recovery after surgery for lower-income patients. The goal was to see if these low-cost measures could reduce hospital stays and readmissions. However, the study was terminated early with only 3 participants, so no meaningful results were obtained.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Preoperative education video and moderate aerobic exercise (walking)
What this could lead to
If it worked, this could point toward a low-cost way to help underserved patients recover better after surgery.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early with only 3 participants, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. The results may not apply to other groups.

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Locations

  • Boston Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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