Get Fit for Function

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · Apr 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Get Fit for Function" clinical trial is focusing on helping adults who are considered pre-frail or frail and are scheduled to have thoracic surgery, which is surgery involving the chest area, often for lung issues. This study aims to test a program designed to prepare these patients physically before their surgery, potentially leading to better recovery outcomes. The researchers believe that using a specific approach will help more people access and benefit from this prehabilitation program.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be at least 18 years old and planning to undergo elective thoracic surgery, such as lung resection. It's important that they can complete some initial assessments when they join the study. Participants can expect to take part in this prehab program, which may include exercises and health advice to improve their strength and fitness before surgery. The trial is currently recruiting volunteers of all genders, so if you or someone you know is interested and meets the criteria, this could be a valuable opportunity for better surgical outcomes.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥ 18, of any racial or ethnic origin
• • Will be undergoing elective thoracic surgery lung resection using thoracic approach (thoracotomy, Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS)
• • Able to complete baseline evaluations at time of enrollment
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to give informed consent
• • Unable to read/speak English
• • Age \<17