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
- 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+ - NCT07464457Recruiting
Prehabilitation before cancer treatment
This study tests whether exercise and support before cancer surgery or radiation can improve recovery. It is for adults with solid tumors, especially breast cancer, who are scheduled for curative treatment.
Münster, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07478185Recruiting
Prehab before pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests a pre-surgery exercise program (prehab) for people with pancreatic cancer who plan to have chemotherapy first. The goal is to see if getting stronger before surgery helps with recovery.
Worester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07313332Recruiting
Strength and interval training before cancer treatment
This study tests whether a mix of resistance (strength) training and high-intensity interval training (short bursts of hard exercise) can help people get stronger and healthier before starting cancer treatment. It takes place at Royal Derby Hospital and requires a commitment to attend about 8 sessions.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06511258Recruiting
Getting stronger before surgery trial
This study tests a program that helps you get stronger before surgery by doing exercises at home. It's for people waiting for certain types of surgery (like abdominal, chest, or pelvic) and aims to improve recovery.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06359652Recruiting
Get Fit for Function: Exercise before lung surgery
This study tests a program to help you get stronger before lung surgery. It may improve your recovery after the operation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05355909Recruiting
High-intensity pre-surgery training before major belly surgery
This trial tests whether a structured, high-activity fitness program before elective abdominal surgery can help you prepare and recover better. It’s meant for people considered at moderate to high surgical risk who can safely do pre-op exercise.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18–99 - NCT07081802Recruiting
Acupuncture and herbs for bowel recovery after surgery
This study tests whether a special type of acupuncture (transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation) along with traditional Chinese medicine can help your bowels recover faster after abdominal surgery. It is for people having surgery on the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, or intestines.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06339268Recruiting
Brain and body training to prevent confusion after lung surgery
This study tests whether special physical and brain exercises before and after lung surgery can help older adults (ages 60+) avoid confusion or memory problems. Participants will use a tablet or phone to follow the program.
BelgradeAges 60 years+ - NCT07584239Recruiting
Physical therapy and relaxation before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether physical therapy exercises and relaxation techniques done before surgery can help adults with lung cancer feel stronger, recover better, and have better surgical outcomes. You'll work with specialists to prepare your body and mind for the operation.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07341698Recruiting
Prehabilitation before stem cell transplant for blood cancer
This trial tests a prehabilitation program for patients with blood cancer who are scheduled for an allogeneic stem cell transplant. The goal is to help improve your physical and emotional strength before the transplant.
Copenhagen, DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT06565377Recruiting
Pre-surgery program for knee replacement patients
This trial tests a program of exercise, education, and support to help you prepare for knee replacement surgery. It aims to improve your recovery and quality of life.
Geel, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT04715581Recruiting
Pre-surgery rehab program for frail older adults having stomach surgery
This trial studies a “prehabilitation” program—exercise and coaching before surgery—to help frail older adults recover better after major digestive cancer surgery. It may help you strengthen your body and function before the operation, which can improve outcomes after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65–89 - NCT04789694RecruitingPhase 3
Prehab program for gynecologic cancer before treatment
This trial tests whether a structured “prehab” program (before major cancer treatment) can improve how well people tolerate therapy and recover. It focuses on people with certain ovarian or early endometrial cancers who need additional treatment planning, including timing of surgery or chemotherapy.
PragueAges 18–85 - NCT05526417Recruiting
Prehab program before treatment for deep leg soft tissue cancer
This trial tests an individualized “prehab” program (exercises and preparation before treatment) to improve recovery and surgical outcomes for adults with deep soft tissue sarcoma in the leg. It’s meant to help your body be as ready as possible for radiotherapy and surgery.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05642884Recruiting
Pre-surgery program for older adults getting stem cell transplant
This study checks whether a “pre-surgery” health coaching program is practical and safe for older people with multiple myeloma who are scheduled for an autologous stem cell transplant. It may help patients prepare better for transplant recovery, and the study will see if the plan can be carried out smoothly.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT05706766Recruiting
Exercise coaching before stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma
This trial studies whether a structured exercise program before an autologous (your own cells) stem cell transplant can improve health and fitness in people with multiple myeloma. The goal is to safely prepare your body for transplant, and the study includes fitness testing and ongoing exercise training.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05715684Recruiting
Pre-surgery preparation program for people having bladder removal
This study tests a patient-centered coaching and preparation program before bladder surgery (cystectomy) to help you get ready for surgery and recovery. It may be especially helpful for people having urinary diversion using an ileal conduit or ileal neobladder.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT05851534Recruiting
Pre-surgery risk reduction for pancreatic surgery
This study helps people going for planned pancreatic cancer surgery (with or without chemo beforehand) by focusing on controllable risk factors before the operation. The goal is to improve safety and outcomes after surgery.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT05880992Recruiting
Pre-surgery preparation program for colorectal cancer patients
This trial tests a “trimodal” (multi-part) pre-surgery preparation program for people having major surgery for colorectal cancer. The goal is to help patients get better prepared before surgery and possibly improve outcomes.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05945121Recruiting
Exercise and coaching program to protect heart in stem cell transplant
This trial tests a pre-transplant exercise and training program to improve heart “reserve,” or how well your heart handles stress, in people at higher heart risk. If you qualify, you may be asked to use a heart-rate tracking app during the program before your stem cell transplant.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06040762Recruiting
Get moving before bladder cancer surgery
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program before surgery can help improve physical function in people with bladder or upper tract urothelial cancer. If you are planning to have surgery to remove your bladder or upper urinary tract, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06266312Recruiting
Lifestyle program before breast cancer surgery
This study tests whether a program of healthy eating, exercise, and stress management before breast cancer surgery is practical and helpful for patients who will receive chemotherapy first. It aims to see if a lifestyle plan can improve your well-being during treatment.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18 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.