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A Frailty-specific Prehabilitation Program for Mild to Moderately Frail Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries/Procedures

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllThe University of Hong Kong
NCT07824700 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the frailty-specific prehabilitation program on functional capacity, frailty, cardiac-specific functional status, serum albumin level, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level, HRQoL, psychological outcomes, major adverse cardiovascular and cerebral events (MACCEs), and hospital readmission rates in cardiac patients. This study tests a home-based prehabilitation program for frail older adults waiting 5+ weeks for heart surgery. Participants, aged 65+ with mild-to-moderate frailty, receive structured preoperative education, protein-rich nutrition advice, relaxation techniques for stress, and exercise training 3 times weekly via home visits, video calls, and self-practice. A control group gets sham light stretching plus usual care.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese adult patients scheduled for elective CABG, valve repair/replacement, or combined CABG and valve repair/replacement; * Have mild-to-moderate frailty at the time of recruitment, indicated by a Clinical Frailty Scale score of 4 to 6; * Have at least 5 weeks of procedural waiting time; * Are physically fit for prehabilitation as assessed by the surgeon's/cardiologist's using a risk assessment checklist; * Live with their family; * Are able to use an electronic device with internet access (patient/family). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with impaired cognition (Abbreviated Mental Test score ≤ 6) or communication, or with physical limitations affecting their ability to exercise
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What it tests

  • Frailty-specific prehabilitation program
  • A sham stretching exercise intervention
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Where

1 site
School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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