Clinical trials
Prehabilitation clinical trials
Below are recruiting prehabilitation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 90 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06549829Recruiting
Nutrition coaching before liver cancer surgery
This trial tests whether getting special nutrition support before surgery helps patients with liver cancer recover better and have fewer complications. It may help you feel stronger and heal faster after your operation.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT04520737Recruiting
Exercise coaching during chemotherapy for liver metastases
This trial studies whether a “prehab” program—structured exercise and preparation—can help people keep up function while they are on chemotherapy for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. If you can safely exercise, the program may help you tolerate treatment and stay active.
TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07465159Recruiting
Prehabilitation for frail patients before hip or knee replacement
This study tests whether a 'prehabilitation' program (tailored exercise and nutrition support before surgery) helps older patients who are frail recover better after hip or knee replacement. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the prehabilitation group or the usual care group.
ReykjavikAges 70 years+ - NCT06981026Recruiting
Checking if remote health coaching helps before prostate surgery
This study tests whether using a smartphone or computer to get health coaching before prostate cancer surgery helps people recover faster and have better results. You will be asked to exercise and track your health at home while staying connected with your care team.
OlomoucAges 40–80 - NCT05364879Recruiting
Exercise before ovarian cancer surgery
This trial tests whether supervised exercise (before surgery) can help people with advanced ovarian cancer get ready for treatment. It’s meant to improve readiness and safety during the time leading up to surgery.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06309290Recruiting
Prehabilitation with strength training before breast cancer treatment
This trial tests if strength exercises before starting chemotherapy can help postmenopausal women with breast cancer. It aims to improve patients' ability to undergo treatment and surgery.
SantiagoAges Any age - NCT06521541Recruiting
Prehabilitation program for stomach cancer surgery patients
This study tests a program of nutrition, exercise, and emotional support before and during chemotherapy and stomach cancer surgery. It aims to help patients recover faster and have fewer complications.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06593639Recruiting
Prehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients
This study tests a prehabilitation program (exercise and nutrition support) to see if it helps patients with head and neck cancer who are about to start curative treatment. It aims to improve your strength and recovery before and during cancer therapy.
Naples, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06611462Recruiting
Strong for surgery: prehab before hernia repair
This trial tests a 4-week program of exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle support before ventral hernia surgery to help reduce complications. If you have a hernia smaller than 8 cm and at least one health risk factor, this might help you prepare for a safer recovery.
HerlevAges 18 years+ - NCT06745609Recruiting
Prehabilitation before kidney tumor surgery
This trial tests whether a prehabilitation program (exercises and health support before surgery) can help older adults who are somewhat frail recover better after kidney tumor surgery.
HerlevAges 65 years+ - NCT06866717Recruiting
Exercise before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether doing exercise training before lung cancer surgery can help you recover better. It is for people with low fitness levels who live with another adult at home.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT07107594Recruiting
Exercise, nutrition and support program for early breast cancer
This trial tests a program combining physical exercise, psychological support and nutritional advice before chemotherapy to see if it can improve treatment response in early breast cancer patients.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07531836Recruiting
Exercise and wellness program before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a personalized exercise and wellness program before surgery helps older adults with breast cancer recover better and stay stronger. You would work with a team to prepare your body for surgery over several weeks.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 65 years+ - NCT07562100Recruiting
AI-Powered Exercise Program for Oral Cancer Patients Returning to Work
This study tests a smartphone-based exercise and wellness program designed to help people recently diagnosed with oral cancer prepare their body and mind before treatment, with the goal of helping them return to work faster and more safely. Researchers will track whether the program improves recovery and reduces healthcare costs.
TaipeiAges 20–70 - NCT07058753Enrolling by invitation
Prehabilitation before surgery for ovarian cancer patients
This study tests a 'prehabilitation' program — exercises and support — for ovarian cancer patients who are getting chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if getting stronger before the operation helps you recover better.
KatowiceAges 18–80 - NCT04246970Enrolling by invitation
Training program before and after liver transplant
This trial studies a structured exercise and training program before and after liver transplantation to help people recover better. You may be able to benefit if you’re getting an elective liver transplant and can safely participate in the training plan.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT06808945Recruiting
Prehabilitation program for liver transplant patients
This study tests a pre-surgery exercise and nutrition program (prehabilitation) for people waiting for a liver transplant. It aims to see if getting stronger before surgery can help you recover better after the transplant.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06788834Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise and nutrition program for cancer patients
This trial tests a program of exercise and nutritional support before cancer surgery to help you recover faster. It is for patients having major abdominal, chest, or gynecologic cancer surgery.
Catanzaro, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06744413Recruiting
Prehabilitation to improve heart rate variability before cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a personalized prehabilitation program, delivered via a smartphone app, can improve heart rate variability (a measure of nervous system health) in people preparing for major cancer surgery. Participation may help you recover better after surgery.
CataniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07394582Recruiting
Pre-surgery optimization for hip or knee replacement
This trial tests a program to improve your health before hip or knee replacement surgery. It aims to help you recover better and reduce risks.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18–99 - NCT06874413Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for frail older adults before hernia surgery
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program before hernia repair surgery helps frail older adults recover better. The program includes physical exercises and breathing muscle training.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT06631872Recruiting
Surgery school prehabilitation via telehealth for lung or abdominal cancer
This trial tests a telehealth program to help you get ready (prehab) before lung or major abdominal cancer surgery. It aims to improve your recovery and might be easier than attending in person.
New Lambton Heights, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07396077Recruiting
Pre-op health boost for elderly spine surgery patients
This trial tests if a 6-week prehabilitation program (exercise and nutrition) before spine surgery helps elderly patients recover better. It is for people 75 or older with long-term lower back problems who need spinal fusion surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 75 years+ - NCT06516198Recruiting
Ear acupressure before lung surgery
This study tests whether ear acupressure can help people get stronger before major lung surgery. You'll wear small seeds on your ears and do exercise prehabilitation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for prehabilitation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 90 recruiting prehabilitation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a prehabilitation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a prehabilitation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.