Can a 35-Minute exercise test predict surgery risks in seniors?
NCT ID NCT05743673
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a quick, low-intensity exercise test called SHAPE™ can help doctors assess fitness in adults over 60 before moderate- to high-risk surgery. About 371 participants will take the test and answer questions about their activity level. Researchers will then check medical records for 30 days after surgery to see if test results relate to recovery or complications. The goal is to see if this test is practical and useful in a busy pre-surgery clinic.
What this could mean
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Active substance
SHAPE-HF cardiopulmonary exercise testing device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple, objective way to measure fitness in older adults before surgery, helping to predict and reduce complications.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study, not a treatment trial. The test may not prove useful or practical in busy clinics, and results may not improve surgical outcomes.
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Yale New Haven Hospital
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States