Pre-surgery home workout program aims to cut disability after major operations

NCT ID NCT06511258

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a home-based program of exercise, nutrition advice, and breathing exercises before surgery to see if it reduces disability three months after the operation. Half of the 902 participants will follow the program using an online platform, while the other half will receive usual care. The goal is to improve recovery and quality of life for people undergoing major abdominal, chest, pelvic, head-and-neck, or vascular surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: home-based multimodal prehabilitation program (exercise, nutrition, and breathing) supported through an online platform
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, at-home way for people to recover better after major surgery, reducing disability and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a pilot trial, so results are preliminary. The program requires internet access and motivation, which may not work for everyone. It may not show a clear benefit over standard care.

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DISABILITY PHYSICAL SURGERY COMPLICATIONS

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Locations

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
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Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada

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