Prehabilitation Program for Patients Awaiting Elective Heart Surgery at Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications: Feasibility and Potential Clinical Outcomes (NCT07144722)
Preliminary Evaluation of a Prehabilitation Program for Adults Awaiting Elective Heart Surgery and at Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to learn if an exercise-based prehabilitation program can help people who are waiting for heart surgery and are at higher risk of complications recover better. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can a home-based prehabilitation program prescribed by a physiotherapist be done safely and realistically before heart surgery? Participants will: Take part in a personalized exercise program for a 8 to 16 weeks before surgery Do breathing muscle training at home Meet with a physiotherapist once a week, either in person or by video call Be assessed before and after the program Researchers will compare the postoperative results with those of patients who received usual care only.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Montreal Heart Institut — Montreal, Quebec
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Exercise (OTHER)
📋 "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)
- Montreal Heart Institut — Montreal, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (514) 376-3330
Email: silvanna.cardoso@icm-mhi.org
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.