The PREHAAAB Trial: Multimodal Prehabilitation for Patients Awaiting Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (NCT05756283)
The PREHAAAB Trial: Multimodal Prehabilitation for Patients Awaiting Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair - An International Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a condition where the major artery in the abdomen becomes larger than usual. Over time, as it continues to grow, the wall of the artery weakens and there is a risk that the artery can burst causing internal bleeding and death. Aortic aneurysms are fixed when they reach a certain size to prevent that outcome. The surgery to fix them is a major, high-risk surgery that is associated with a lot of complications and a slow recovery back to normal. The time between diagnosis and surgery is called the pre-operative period and is a key time to optimize a patient's health in order to ensure the best possible outcomes following surgery. This study will look at whether a multidisciplinary pre-operative program that involves exercise training, nutritional advice and supplementation, and psychosocial support will reduce complications following surgery. This program should decrease complications and speed up a patient's recovery back to normal after surgery. It is also a way for patients to take ownership of their disease and play an active role in their health care journey. The benefits from this program will go beyond the pre-operative time frame, as the habits and knowledge gained will improve their health over their lifetime. This study will also assess the economic impact and cost of a program like this.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: MUHC-RIMUHC Royal Victoria Hospital — Montreal, Quebec
Age range: 50 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Multimodal Prehabilitation (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- MUHC-RIMUHC Royal Victoria Hospital — Montreal, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (514) 934-1934
Email: heather.gill@mail.mcgill.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.