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
- NCT06341920Recruiting
BoneFit: exercise before hip or knee replacement
This trial tests a pre-surgery exercise program called BoneFit for people waiting at least 6 months for a hip or knee replacement. The goal is to see if getting stronger before surgery helps recovery.
HullAges 18–75 - NCT06354959Recruiting
Prehab program before lung or esophageal cancer surgery
This program helps you get stronger and healthier before your lung or esophageal cancer surgery. It's called 'prehab' and aims to improve your recovery after the operation.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06423963Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition before pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a home-based exercise and nutrition program can help people with pancreatic cancer get stronger before surgery. It’s designed for those who are not already doing regular strength training.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06430346Recruiting
Exercise before treatment for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether a personalized exercise program before standard treatment (chemoradiation and surgery) can help people with esophageal cancer feel stronger and recover better. If you are scheduled for this treatment and are not already doing regular strength training, you may be able to join.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06565052Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition before rectal cancer surgery study
This trial tests whether a personalized exercise and nutrition program before rectal cancer surgery can help you recover faster and have fewer complications. If you are not very active right now, you may be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06566976Recruiting
Exercise before and after stent for PAD
This study tests a program of exercise before and after a stent procedure for people with peripheral artery disease who have leg pain while walking. The goal is to see if this helps improve walking ability and recovery.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06620588Recruiting
Preparing older adults for major surgery
This trial tests a program to help prepare adults over 65 who are having major non-cardiac surgery. It focuses on those who are frail and may need extra support before and after the operation.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 65–100 - NCT06789003Recruiting
Prehabilitation with exercise for multiple myeloma patients
This trial tests whether a prehabilitation program using adapted physical activity can help multiple myeloma patients prepare for a stem cell transplant. It may improve your strength and recovery before and after the transplant.
AvignonAges 18 years+ - NCT06857981Recruiting
Prepare for Your Surgery: A Program for Frail Patients
This trial is for people who are frail and planning to have elective surgery in at least 4 weeks. It focuses on a program to help you prepare for your surgery, so you may have a better recovery.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT06872515Recruiting
Exercise before esophageal cancer surgery
This trial tests if doing supervised exercise before esophageal cancer surgery (called prehabilitation) helps people recover better. You would follow a personalized exercise plan for at least 2 weeks before your scheduled surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06886256Recruiting
Pre-hab for kidney transplant patients
This trial helps frail older adults get stronger before a kidney transplant. You'll take part in a prehabilitation program to improve your health and readiness for surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 55 years+ - NCT07072377Recruiting
Nutrition counseling before cancer treatment starts
This trial tests whether a virtual nutrition consultation before starting cancer treatment can improve outcomes. If you have a solid tumor (not certain types) and are about to begin chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or hormone therapy, this study may help you get personalized dietary advice from home.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT07318220Recruiting
Prehabilitation program for head and neck cancer patients
This study tests a prehabilitation program (exercises and diet changes) before starting radiation or chemoradiation for head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for patients like you.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT05977556Recruiting
Prehabilitation before surgery for older, frail adults
This study tests a 'prehabilitation' program — gentle exercise and health support before surgery — to see if it can help older adults feel stronger and less frail before going into a planned operation. It is for people 50+ who are a bit frail but can still walk.
EdmontonAges 50 years+ - NCT07365072Recruiting
Prehab before lung cancer surgery: the PRIMROSE trial
This trial tests whether a program called Prehab (which helps you get stronger before treatment) improves recovery after lung cancer surgery. You may join if you have lung cancer that can be surgically removed and you are referred for Prehab.
SwanseaAges 18–90 - NCT07561138Recruiting
Nutrition and Exercise Training Before Liver Transplant
This study tests whether eating better and doing gentle exercise before your liver transplant can help you stay healthier and recover better after surgery. You'll work with a nutrition expert and exercise specialist to prepare your body for transplant.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–70 - NCT07671625Recruiting
Prehabilitation program for esophageal or gastric cancer
This trial tests a comprehensive program that includes exercise, nutrition, and psychological support before and after surgery for patients with locally advanced esophageal or gastric cancer. It aims to improve recovery and outcomes.
BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT06743958Enrolling by invitation
Prehab for kids with leg bone or soft tissue sarcomas
This study tests whether a prehabilitation program (special exercises and support before cancer treatment) helps children and teens with leg sarcomas recover better. It aims to improve strength and mobility after treatment.
Munich, BavariaAges 6–18
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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.