Clinical Trial

Targeted Prehabilitation With Physical Exercise and Inspiratory Muscle Training for Elderly Frail Patients Prior to Ventral Hernia Repair

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Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the physical fitness of patients undergoing hernia repair and correlate the postoperative outcomes and recovery as well as assess the impact of a targeted physical exercise program preoperatively in a cohort of frail, elderly patients. The investigators hypothesize that physical exercise will improve activity levels in elderly patients with frailty prior to ventral hernia repair. The investigators further hypothesize that increased levels of activity preoperatively will correlate with improved postoperative outcomes.
Protocol Amendment History 1 change
notable Enrollment increased: 80 -> 120 participants 2026-05-28
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06874413
Lead Sponsor Prisma Health-Upstate
Conditions Frailty, Ventral Hernia
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-03-19
Primary Completion 2027-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-27