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Exercise and Nutrition for Surgical Complications

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Recruiting
Led By Kenneth Ogan, MD
Research Sponsored by Emory University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients who will fill out the step log daily
Patients scheduled for operative procedure with an inpatient postoperative stay are eligible for this study
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 30 days after surgery
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether being more physically active or consuming more calories via liquid supplements leads to better surgical outcomes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients scheduled for urologic surgery with an inpatient stay. They must be willing to sign consent, fill out questionnaires, give blood samples as part of standard care, and keep a daily log of their steps or supplement intake.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests two approaches to reduce complications after surgery: one group follows a physical fitness plan aiming for 10,000 steps per day plus strength training three times weekly; the other consumes nutritional supplements twice daily.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not specified but may include typical risks associated with starting new exercise routines or introducing dietary supplements into one's regimen.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I will fill out the step log every day.
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I am scheduled for surgery that requires staying in the hospital afterwards.
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I am willing and able to complete a questionnaire.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~30 days after surgery
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 30 days after surgery for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) Distance
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Change in Short-Length Food Frequency Questionnaire
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Secondary outcome measures
Perioperative Complications

Side effects data

From 2009 Phase 1 & 2 trial • 152 Patients • NCT00815776
7%
Discomfort or Pain
5%
Headache
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Clayton Intra-aural Device (CID) Group
Mouth Splint Group
Jaw Exercise Group

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Exercise GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the activity intervention will aim for taking 10,000 steps per day and completing strength training exercises three times per week.
Group II: Nutrition GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the nutrition intervention will consume a liquid over-the-counter nutrition supplement two times per day.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Exercise Group
2022
Completed Phase 3
~930

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Emory UniversityLead Sponsor
1,634 Previous Clinical Trials
2,559,944 Total Patients Enrolled
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Kenneth Ogan, MD3.519 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - Emory University
Emory University
6 Previous Clinical Trials
432 Total Patients Enrolled
5Patient Review
Dr. Ogan was professional and comprehensive in his care for my father, from his initial diagnosis to his surgery. His office staff have all been a delight to work with. I would recommend him without hesitation!

Media Library

Exercise Group Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03954678 — N/A
Complications Research Study Groups: Exercise Group, Nutrition Group
Complications Clinical Trial 2023: Exercise Group Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03954678 — N/A
Exercise Group 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03954678 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants have been recruited to take part in this experiment?

"Indeed, the clinicaltrials.gov website shows that this medical trial is recruiting participants as of now. This study was initially posted on July 30th 2019 and last modified on July 20th 2022. The research team aims to enroll 200 people at a single site."

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Is enrollment available for the current trial?

"Available information from clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this research project is still actively searching for participants, and was initially publicized on July 30th 2019 with the last update occurring in July 20th 2022."

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~40 spots leftby Jun 2025