Clinical trials
Prehabilitation clinical trials
Below are recruiting prehabilitation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 92 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07467824Recruiting
Exercise and support before and after breast cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a program of supervised exercise and full follow-up before and after breast cancer treatment can improve recovery and quality of life for women with early-stage breast cancer.
Valladolid, ValladolidAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07418060Recruiting
Pre-surgery therapy to improve shoulder function after breast reconstruction
This trial tests whether doing physiotherapy and using a device that gently vibrates the shoulder before surgery can reduce pain and improve shoulder movement after breast reconstruction using a latissimus dorsi flap. It might help you recover faster and have less discomfort.
Bordeaux, AquitaineAges 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 - 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+ - NCT07281248Recruiting
Prehabilitation before gastrointestinal cancer surgery
This trial tests a program of exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness before surgery for gastrointestinal cancer. It aims to help you recover better after your operation.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+
Hear when a new Prehabilitation trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for prehabilitation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 92 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.