Ready for Recovery Program for Aortic Aneurysm

Overseen By Christopher M Celano, M.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

Disqualifiers: Cognitive disturbance, Pregnancy, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

10 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a single-arm, proof-of-concept trial to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the Ready for Recovery program, a 6-week collaborative care intervention to help prepare individuals for repair of aortic aneurysms.

Research Team

Christopher M Celano, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Massachusetts General Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults scheduled for elective aortic aneurysm repair, either open or endovascular. Participants must be able to communicate fluently in English and not have any cognitive disturbances. Pregnant individuals or those planning pregnancy before surgery are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

I am scheduled for elective surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm.

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to write/speak fluently in English

History of cognitive disturbance

Current pregnancy or plan to become pregnant prior to surgery

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Prehabilitation

Participants engage in the Ready for Recovery program, a 6-week collaborative care intervention to prepare for aortic aneurysm surgery

6 weeks

Weekly phone sessions

Surgery and Immediate Post-operation

Participants undergo aortic aneurysm surgery and are monitored immediately post-operation

1-2 weeks

In-hospital stay

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after surgery, including assessments of stress, mental health, and physical function

90 days post-discharge

Post-discharge assessments

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Ready for Recovery

Trial Overview The 'Ready for Recovery' program is being tested in this trial. It's a 6-week collaborative care intervention designed to prepare patients for the physical and mental demands of aortic aneurysm surgery.

Participant Groups

Group I: Ready for Recovery Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants in this arm will receive the Ready for Recovery intervention.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Massachusetts General Hospital

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,066

Recruited

13,430,000+