Skip the treadmill? new study tests a quicker way to gauge surgical fitness

NCT ID NCT05092126

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study at Duke University is testing whether a short questionnaire can accurately estimate a person's oxygen consumption during exercise, compared to a standard sub-maximal exercise test. Researchers will enroll 100 adults scheduled for surgery who have low fitness scores. The goal is to develop a simpler, non-exercise method to assess cardiorespiratory fitness before operations.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simpler, questionnaire-based way to estimate a patient's fitness before surgery, helping doctors plan safer procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study, so results may not apply to all patients. The questionnaire may not accurately replace actual exercise testing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

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CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Duke University Health System
RECRUITING

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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