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Feasibility of Physical Prehabilitation for High-Risk Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery via Sternotomy

Feasibility of a Physical Prehabilitation Programme for Patients at High Risk of In-Hospital Complications and Delayed Functional Recovery Awaiting Elective CABG or AVR Surgery via Sternotomy: PREPA-STER - Feasibility of Physical Prehabilitation for High-Risk Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery via Sternotomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON58583
Enrollment
24
Registered
2025-11-23
Start date
2026-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Coronary artery bypass grafting

Interventions

Usual Care PathwayThe decision-making process for elective cardiac surgery at the MUMC+ is initiated by a joint review between a cardiologist and a cardiothoracic surgeon. During this consultation, th
for postoperative in-hospital complications and delayed functional recovery during hospitalization based on the EuroSCORE II. Following this definitive assessment, the patient is officially scheduled
All study participants will undergo elective cardiac surgery (CABG or AVR) within approximately five weeks or more following baseline assessment. The preoperative physical intervention will span a min

Sponsors

Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum +
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for inclusion:Age: &nbsp;=18 years.Surgical procedure: Scheduled to undergo elective CABG or AVR via median sternotomy;&nbsp;Allowed concomitant procedures:&nbsp;Isolated procedures or in combination with concomitant procedures (i.e., MAZE, Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PVI), clip Left Arterial Appendage (LAA)).High-risk classification:&nbsp;Participants are classified as high-risk for postoperative in-hospital complications or delayed functional recovery during hospitalization using a predefined two-stage screening process.Stage 1: Elevated surgical risk Patients are initially screened based on surgical risk, defined as a EuroSCORE II = 1.33.Stage 2: Multivariable confirmation Patients meeting Stage 1 criteria undergo further risk stratification using internally developed and validated multivariable prediction models. These models integrate surgical risk and modifiable physical risk factors, including:EuroSCORE II (ESII);&nbsp;cardiorespiratory fitness (FitMáx);&nbsp;frailty (Edmonton Frail Scale, EFS);&nbsp;body mass index (BMI).&nbsp;Following logistic regression model is applied:Prediction of delayed postoperative recovery of physical functioning: Phigh&nbsp;risk=<img src="data:image/png;base64,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

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria:Procedure-related:&nbsp;Scheduled for combined CABG and AVR, or combined with MVP and/or TVP, or combined with aortic aneurysm repairMedical conditions, as described in the electronic medical record (EMR):&nbsp;Patients with a known Ascending Aorta Diameter (AAD) &gt;45mm or any patient with an AAD &gt; 40mm if they have an associated high-risk condition, including a known genetic connective tissue disorder or a history of aortic dissection.&nbsp;Recent acute coronary syndrome (&lt; 3 weeks)&nbsp;Recent inflammatory myo-pericardial syndrome (&lt;1 month after remission) as recommended in the ESC Guidelines for the management of myo- and pericarditisConduction disturbances and/or arrhythmias with pacemaker (PM) or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) indication without a device implanted yet.Decompensated heart failure or cardiomyopathy contraindicating exercise.Atrial fibrillation or other tachyarrhythmias with resting heart rate &gt;120 bpm.Exercise and functional limitations, as described in the EMR:Left main coronary artery stenosis &gt;80%History of frequent exercise-induced syncope’s in Aortic valve Stenosis (AoS) and Aortic valve Insufficiency (AoI) patients&nbsp;Physical impairments that makes it impossible to complete the assessments and the prehabilitation program, as determined by an experienced physiotherapist.Cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia) that would impede understanding of study procedures, informed consent, or study questionnaires described by the medical specialist in the EMR.Incapacitated subjects as reported by the attending medical specialist in the medical record. (When any doubt arises, the patient will not be considered eligible).Exercise safety issues during the CPET at baseline measurement&nbsp;Serious-exercise induced ischemiaSerious exercise-induced (supra-)ventricular arrhythmias&nbsp;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Study parameterDefinition / outcome measureTime point(s) measuredRecruitmentRecruitment rate (%)Number of included patients within the study periodWeek 0Ineligibility rate due to CPET safety criteria (%)Number of patients withdrawn due to safety criteria&nbsp;Week 0Characteristics of included participantsDemographics, type of disease, type of surgery, EuroSCORE II, BMI, Left Vetricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF), kidney function, New York Heart Association (NYHA) class, Short Form 36 (SF-36) and the EuroQol-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D), comorbidities, cardiac biochemical markers (troponine and Creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB)), EFS results, and FITmáx results.Week 0Adherence – supervised sessionsAttendance rate for physiotherapist-supervised groups sessions (%)Number of attended sessions / total number of planned sessions&nbsp;Week 0-4~6Adherence rate, Exercise Relative Dose Intensity&nbsp;ExRDI&nbsp; cardiorespiratory training (%)ExRDI cardiorespiratory training = completed exercise dose intensity / prescribed exercise dose intensity.Interval training (CABG)• Completed&nbsp;= S (completed work-interval duration [min] × completed work rate [WR]). • Prescribed&nbsp;= S (prescribed work-interval duration [min] × prescribed work rate [WR]).Continuous training (AVR) • Completed&nbsp;= total completed duration [min] × completed work rate [WR].• Prescribed&nbsp;= total prescribed duration [min] × prescribed work rate [WR].&nbsp;ExRDI cardiorespiratory training is calculated for each participant individually, cumulative for all training sessions; and cumulative for all participants.Week 0-4~6Adherence rate, EXRDI peripheral strength training&nbsp;(%)ExRDI peripheral strength training = completed exercise dose intensity / prescribed exercise dose intensity. • Completed = completed weight [kg] × sets [N]&nbsp; × repetitions [N]&nbsp; per exercise.• Prescribed = prescribed weight [kg] × sets [N] × repetitions [N] per exercise.ExRDI peripheral strength training is calculated per participant p

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
ParameterDefinition / outcome measureTime point(s) measuredCardiorespiratory fitness-Ventilatory thresholds VT1 and VT2 determined by CPET.&nbsp;-WRpeak (W/kg) as determined by the Steep Ramp Test (SRT)--Estimated VO2max (ml/kg/min) determined by FitMáx.Baseline (Week 0) and evaluation (last week before surgery).Peripheral muscle strength-8-10-repetition maximum (8-10-RM, kg) determined indirectly via validated submaximal RM tests on leg press, chest press, leg extension, and vertical traction equipment.Baseline (Week 0) and evaluation (last week before surgery).Inspiratory muscle strength-Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) (cmH2O)Baseline (Week 0) and Weekly.&nbsp;Physical activity behaviour and home based exercise programDiary data collected continuously during the intervention by the PAM and diary.Diary: continuously during intervention.&nbsp;Postoperative in-hospital complicationsData extraction of usual care data for Nederlandse Hart Regristratie (NHR).After hospitalization/ discharge&nbsp;Postoperative recovery of functioningData extraction of usual care data modified Iowa Level of Assistance Scale (mILAS) daily assessments by a physiotherapist.After hospitalization/ dischargePostoperative quality of liveExtraction of usual care data: SF-36&nbsp;and EQ-5DThree months postoperatively

Countries

Netherlands

Contacts

Public ContactZ Hoofd

Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum +

zoe.van.der.hoofd@mumc.nl043 3875900

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 22, 2026