To observe the difference of exercises given in presurgical period on patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.

Effectiveness Of Prehabilitation on patients opting for elective abdominal surgeries : A pre-post study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/05/033707

Enrollment

Registered

2021-05-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-10-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Prehabilitation Exercise Programme: Prehabilitation Exercise Programme includes General Aerobic exercises , Chest physiotherapy ( breathing exercises ) and other exercises as indicated.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Participants of either gender scheduled for elective open abdominal surgery. 2.Age group: adults 18+ and above

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients undergoing high-risk / emergency / laparoscopic abdominal surgeries 2.Any Musculoskeletal or neurological condition that will impair the patient ability to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
FeasibilityTimepoint: On the day of discharge	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.Respiratory muscle strength 2.Six Minute Walk Test 3.WHOQOL-BREF Timepoint: Baseline and post surgery	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactStephen Rajan Samuel

Kasturba Medical College,Mangalore

stephen.samuel@manipal.edu9901539145

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026