Getting stronger before surgery trial
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You are scheduled for a surgery that will keep you in the hospital overnight (abdomen, chest, pelvic, head/neck, or blood vessel surgery).
- Your surgery date is between 3 and 12 weeks from now.
- You have a valid provincial health card and an email address.
- You have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet.
- You speak and read English, have a phone, and do not have a serious heart condition that limits walking.
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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