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New treatment option for Ventral Hernia
Official title STRONG for Surgery & Strong for Life - Intensive Prehabilitation for Risk Reduction in Ventral Hernia Repair
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06611462
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The five risky lifestyles Smoking, Nutrition (obesity and malnutrition), risky Alcohol intake, and Physical inactivity (SNAP) are common in surgical patients and associated with worse postoperative outcomes. Mono-factor interventions targeting and improving these risky lifestyles have been shown to reduce the risk at surgery, but there is a lack of systematic assessment of all five lifestyles of the patient before surgery and related optimization.
- 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
- Participants ≥18 years scheduled for ventral hernia repair (defect smaller than 8cm)
- Enough time for at least 4 weeks of prehabilitation
- Screened positive for at least 1 risky SNAP factor
- Signed informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Ventral hernia repairs with defect larger than 8 cm
- Pregnancy/breastfeeding
- Allergy/other contradiction to pharmaceutical and/or nutritional support
- Contradiction to exercise
- Previous complicated alcohol withdrawal symptoms (delirium or seizures)
- Not able to participate in intervention due to psychiatric ilness
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Herlev, Denmark
- Holbæk, Denmark
- Køge, Denmark
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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 Herlev, Denmark; Holbæk, Denmark; Køge, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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