The PREBEAT Trial: Digital PREhaBilitation in thE Cardiac Surgical populATion

The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to learn if a digital prehabilitation program is feasible in patients awaiting cardiac surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the digital health program usable? 2. Is the digital health program acceptable? 3. Do patients adhere to the digital health program? Researchers will compare a group using the digital prehabilitation program with standard care to see if the program is feasible and explore any differences in health outcomes. Participants will * Use a digital health mobile phone application to guide you through exercise, nutrition and preparation for surgery. * Engage in telehealth consultations. * Complete questionnaires * Complete exercise testing

NCT Number	NCT06983808
Lead Sponsor	Claire Hines Collaborators: Melbourne Health
Conditions	Cardiovascular Diseases
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2026-01-28
Primary Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-11