Skip the treadmill? new study tests a quicker way to gauge surgical fitness
NCT ID NCT05092126
First seen Apr 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times
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.
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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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