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New treatment option for Surgery-Complications
Official title The STRIVE Before Surgery Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06511258
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The STRIVE Before Surgery Trial evaluates patient-reported disability at 90 days after surgery following participating in a home-based multimodal prehabilitation program supported through an online platform. Half of the participants will be randomized into the prehabilitation group, while the other half will be randomized into the control group.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥18 years
- Scheduled, or on the pathway, for inpatient abdominal, thoracic, pelvic, head-and-neck or vascular surgery
- Expected surgery date between 3 and 12 weeks from enrollment
- Valid provincial health insurance number
- Access to internet-enabled device
You likely can't join if
- Inability to read and communicate in English
- Cognitive impairment preventing ability to provide informed consent independently
- No telephone/cell phone
- Cardiac, neurological or orthopedic procedure
- Surgery with no curative intent (palliative surgery)
- Patient not interested in participating in the context of their TAPA score
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥18 years
- Scheduled, or on the pathway, for inpatient abdominal, thoracic, pelvic, head-and-neck or vascular surgery
- Expected surgery date between 3 and 12 weeks from enrollment
- Valid provincial health insurance number
- Access to internet-enabled device
- Email address
- Inability to read and communicate in English
- Cognitive impairment preventing ability to provide informed consent independently
- No telephone/cell phone
- Cardiac, neurological or orthopedic procedure
- Surgery with no curative intent (palliative surgery)
- Patient not interested in participating in the context of their TAPA score
- Any of the following cardiovascular conditions:
- Severe valvular heart disease that limits a patient's ability to ambulate on level ground, or is associated with syncope or dyspnea
- Severe cardiac dysrhythmias that limit a patient's ability to ambulate on level ground, or is associated with syncope or dyspnea
- Recent myocardial infarction (within 6 weeks prior to enrollment - based on the Heart and Stroke Foundation's HeartWalk program)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.