Prehabilitation before surgery for older, frail adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 50 years of age or older.
- You are considered vulnerable or mildly/moderately frail (on a health scale).
- You have a planned (elective) surgery scheduled.
- You can walk inside or outside, with or without a cane or walker.
- You do not have a serious unstable medical condition that limits your ability to exercise, like ME/CFS.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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