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Prehab for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery

NCT05452057 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 6

Last updated 2026-03-12

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Summary

Prehabilitation is defined as the process of enhancing patients' functional capacity and overall fitness to enable them to withstand a forthcoming stressor (e.g. surgery). Although there are different models of prehabilitation, multimodal prehabilitation is recommended to address the physical and psychological health outcomes prior to surgery. Multimodal prehabilitation commonly consists of exercise-training, nutritional, and psychological support. Evidence suggests that prehabilitation improves preoperative physical fitness and reduces postoperative complications and length of stay in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. However, the evidence for the feasibility and effects in spinal deformity surgery are less understood. This study is a two arm, pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility of a multimodal prehabilitation program prior to surgery for spinal deformity in adults. Participant outcomes will be measured using standardized fitness testing, self-report questionnaires, and medical record reviews at baseline, one week preoperatively, and at 30 days postoperatively.

Conditions

  • Spinal Deformity

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Prehabilitation

A Registered Kinesiologist will provide your exercise prescription during your first visit for the study. Your exercise sessions will consist of moderate-intensity cardiovascular (or aerobic) exercise, like brisk walking, for 30 minutes. You will also perform resistance exercises (weight lifting) for 30 minutes that will help strengthen your muscles with a focus on muscles that may be affected by your surgery. To complete your exercises, you will receive resistance bands, exercise ball, and exercise manual. You will also meet with a Registered Dietician within a week of consent to receive information on healthy eating and you will receive protein to improve your nutritional health. A consult with an expert in psychology to discuss ways to reduce your stress within a week of consent. Some strategies to help reduce your stress may include breathing exercises, being mindful, or other relaxation methods.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Health Network, Toronto

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Daniel Santa Mina, PhD · University Health Network, Toronto

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-11-03
Primary Completion
2024-10-17
Completion
2024-10-17

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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