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
- NCT07278622Recruiting
Virtual group prehabilitation before cancer surgery
This trial tests a virtual group session to help prepare you before cancer surgery. It aims to see if offering this 'surgery school' online is practical and helpful for patients like you.
Plymouth, DevonAges 18 years+ - NCT07145957Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise program for better shoulder rotation after replacement
This study tests if a special exercise program before shoulder replacement surgery improves how well you can rotate your arm inward after the operation. Participants do exercises for 6 weeks before surgery and are followed for 2 years.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 40–80 - NCT04044963Recruiting
Exercise program before kidney transplant to improve physical strength
This trial tests whether a home exercise program before kidney transplant can improve physical function and strength. If you’re getting a transplant and can safely exercise, you may be able to join the study and help compare outcomes.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT04461301Recruiting
Exercise training before surgery for older adults with low fitness
This study tests a pre-surgery “exercise and health training” program for older adults who are having major surgery and are already less fit than expected. It aims to help people tolerate surgery better and reduce complications by improving fitness beforehand.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 65 years+ - NCT04515459RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery exercise and care program for limb sarcoma
This Phase 2 trial tests a “prehabilitation” program done before surgery to help people with arm or leg (limb) sarcoma be better prepared for their operation. It may help improve how well patients tolerate treatment and recover by planning supportive care around the weeks before surgery.
ToulouseAges 16 years+ - NCT05375292Recruiting
Pre-surgery fitness program for recovery after aneurysm surgery
This study tests whether a supervised “prehabilitation” program before planned open surgery helps you recover better after abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. It’s mainly about improving outcomes when you have time to prepare for at least 6 weeks.
ToulouseAges 18–100 - NCT05636969Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise program for lung cancer treatment
This trial looks at whether a “prehabilitation” (guided exercise and fitness preparation) program helps people with non-small cell lung cancer get ready for surgery after starting treatment before surgery. It may help you tolerate treatment and surgery better if you can do the required fitness testing and procedures.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05892133Recruiting
Exercise program before knee replacement to improve recovery
This trial studies whether doing a structured exercise or “prehab” program before total knee replacement can improve knee function and patient satisfaction after surgery. It may help you recover better and feel more confident in your outcome.
Molde, Møre og RomsdalAges 50–80 - NCT05899231Recruiting
Online strengthening program while you wait for a liver transplant
This trial tests an online prehabilitation program (strength and fitness training delivered digitally) to help people who are likely to need a liver transplant become stronger before transplant. It may benefit people who feel “frail” or “pre-frail,” since improving strength before surgery can help recovery.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05999370Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise and nutrition for older colorectal cancer patients
This trial tests whether exercise and nutrition support before surgery can help older colorectal cancer patients who are weak or malnourished. If you are 65 or older, scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery, and have trouble walking or eating well, this study may be for you.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT06069297Recruiting
Prehabilitation before pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a pre-surgery program of exercise and nutrition (called prehabilitation) can help people with pancreatic cancer recover better after surgery. Participants will receive guidance on physical activity and diet before their operation.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06412510RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exercise before chemo for several cancers
This trial tests a prehab program for older adults with certain cancers before they begin chemotherapy. The program may help you feel stronger and handle treatment better.
Cleveland, OhioAges 65 years+ - NCT06545604Recruiting
Yoga and lifestyle program before ovarian cancer treatment
This program offers gentle yoga and lifestyle guidance to help women with advanced ovarian cancer feel stronger and more prepared before chemotherapy and surgery. It is done virtually from home and focuses on your overall well-being.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06569966Recruiting
Bowel rehab before ileostomy closure after rectal cancer surgery
This study tests two ways of giving back the fluid from your small intestine (ileal contents) through an enema or reinfusion before your ileostomy is closed. The goal is to see which method helps your bowel movements return to normal after rectal cancer surgery.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT06644560Recruiting
Diet and exercise before cancer treatment
This study tests if a program of eating walnuts and doing light exercise before starting cancer treatment can help reduce inflammation in the body. It is for people being treated at San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT06716437Recruiting
Prehabilitation program before lung cancer surgery
This study tests whether a short exercise and health program before lung cancer surgery can help you recover faster. You'll use a smartphone app to follow the program and track your progress.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06722508Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition before head and neck cancer treatment
This study tests whether an exercise and nutrition program before your cancer treatment can help you recover better. You'll work with a coach to prepare your body for surgery or radiation.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06762639Recruiting
Better sleep before surgery
This trial tests a program to help people who have trouble sleeping improve their sleep before an upcoming elective surgery. If you sleep less than 7 hours most nights or have trouble falling or staying asleep, this might help you rest better before your operation.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06983808Recruiting
Digital rehab before heart surgery
This trial tests a digital program to help you prepare for heart surgery. It uses a smartphone or tablet to guide you through exercises and education before your operation, which may help you recover faster.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–100 - NCT07035171Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise for heart bypass patients
This study tests whether starting a supervised exercise program before your first heart bypass surgery (CABG) is possible and helpful. If you are waiting for elective CABG and speak Danish, you may be able to join a prehabilitation program to get stronger before your operation.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07050771RecruitingPhase 2
Prehabilitation before cancer surgery study
This trial tests a comprehensive program of exercise, nutrition, and wellness support before and after major cancer surgery. It aims to help patients recover faster and better, whether or not they also receive chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07161245Recruiting
Fatigue relief study for primary biliary cholangitis
This trial tests a program of exercise, nutrition, and education to help reduce fatigue in people with primary biliary cholangitis. It aims to see if this program can improve energy and quality of life.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–80 - NCT07162987Recruiting
Prehabilitation for men with prostate cancer
This trial tests a prehabilitation program for men with prostate cancer who will receive hormone therapy and radiation. The program includes a 4-day residential stay and physical exercise training in your local municipality to help prepare you for treatment.
Esbjerg, Region SyddanmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT07270757Recruiting
Pre-ablation exercise program for atrial fibrillation
This study tests whether a short exercise and education program before a first-time ablation for atrial fibrillation improves your recovery and heart fitness. It's for people with mild or no heart failure symptoms and a well-pumping heart.
Nanjing, Please SelectAges 18–70
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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.