Strong for surgery: prehab before hernia repair
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a 4-week program of exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle support before ventral hernia surgery to help reduce complications. If you have a hernia smaller than 8 cm and at least one health risk factor, this might help you prepare for a safer recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and scheduled for ventral hernia repair with a defect smaller than 8 cm
- You have at least 4 weeks before your surgery to take part in the program
- You screened positive for at least one risky health factor (like smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol use, or being inactive)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have no medical reason preventing you from taking supplements or exercising
- You do not have a history of severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms (like seizures or delirium)
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