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Prehabilitation Program for Abdominal Plastic Surgery

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Cara Black, MD
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Adult patients (>18 years) who are undergoing elective abdominally-based plastic surgery operations in 3+ weeks by one of the following plastic surgeons: Nazerali, Lee, Murphy, Nguyen, Lorenz.
- Adult patients (>18 years) who are undergoing elective abdominally-based plastic surgery operations in 3+ weeks by one of the following plastic surgeons: Nazerali, Lee, Murphy, Nguyen, Lorenz.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up enrollment to time of surgery
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Study Summary

This trial is testing whether a program to improve fitness and nutrition before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people having abdominal plastic surgery.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 planning to have elective abdominally-based plastic surgery in at least 3 weeks by specific surgeons. Participants must speak English and have access to a smartphone or internet. Those involved in other nutrition/exercise studies can't join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if a 'prehabilitation' program, focusing on improving physical fitness and nutrition before and after surgery, leads to better recovery outcomes from abdominally-based plastic surgeries.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves a prehabilitation program with exercise and nutrition, side effects are minimal but may include typical risks associated with new exercise routines or dietary changes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am over 18 and scheduled for elective abdominal surgery with a specified surgeon in 3+ weeks.
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I am over 18 and scheduled for elective abdominal surgery with a specified surgeon in 3+ weeks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~post-operative day 360
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and post-operative day 360 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Occurrence of surgical complications (Post-op day 180)
Occurrence of surgical complications (Post-op day 30)
Occurrence of surgical complications (Post-op day 360)
+24 more
Secondary outcome measures
Change from Baseline Albumin Levels at Time of Surgery
Change from Baseline Blood Glucose Levels at Time of Surgery
Change from Baseline Blood Urea Nitrogen Levels at Time of Surgery
+15 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Prehab Intervention ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention arm will receive access to the prehab program (abdominal workout videos) and surveys via RedCAP.The program will start no less than 14 days before the date of surgery.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
The control arm will receive no additional prehabilitation material prior to material. Rather, they will receive standard preoperative care in which they will be given standard advice on nutrition and fitness. REDcap surveys will be administered.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Prehabilitation Program
2018
Completed Early Phase 1
~100

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,378 Previous Clinical Trials
17,332,839 Total Patients Enrolled
Cindy Kin, MDStudy DirectorAsst Prof-Med Ctr Line
1 Previous Clinical Trials
368 Total Patients Enrolled
Cara Black, MDPrincipal Investigator - Resident
Stanford University

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many participants are being recruited for this research trial?

"Affirmative, the details found on clinicaltrials.gov indicate that this medical experiment is presently recruiting participants. This trial was originally posted in June 2021 and had its last update in December of the same year; it requires 520 volunteers at two distinct sites."

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Are researchers actively recruiting participants for this study?

"As per the information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is currently recruiting participants. The research was initially listed on June 21st 2021 and its details were most recently revised December 14th 2021."

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What are the fundamental aims of this clinical trial?

"This trial aims to assess the occurrence of post-operative complications within 30 days of surgery, along with secondary outcomes such as changes in chloride levels, prealbumin and albumin levels. These metrics are used to evaluate leukocytosis, anemia, renal disease, and nutritional status."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
British Columbia
Kansas
California
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Stanford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am interested in having a tummy tuck done.
PatientReceived no prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Most responsive sites:
  1. Stanford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic: < 48 hours
Typically responds via
Email
~144 spots leftby May 2025