Trial Outcomes & Findings for Prehabilitation of Veterans With Exercise and Nutrition (NCT NCT04485611)
NCT ID: NCT04485611
Last Updated: 2025-08-22
Results Overview
For the exercise intervention, the investigators will measure the percentage of patients completing 75% of sessions divided by the number of enrolled patients. For the nutritional intervention, compliance will be measured by the percentage of patients with 75% adherence to protein intake goal, as assessed using the text message-based nutrition diary and 24-hour recall administered during the weekly telephone call.
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
20 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
End of prehabilitation (week 3) and end of rehabilitation (week 14)
Results posted on
2025-08-22
Participant Flow
Recruitment began 05/27/2021 Recruitment ended 10/18/2023
20 patients were enrolled in the study. One patient underwent the baseline evaluation but withdrew before starting the intervention. One patient enrolled but his clinical condition changed and was therefore withdrawn from the study before the initial baseline evaluation was completed. A total of 18 participants started the prehabilitation intervention.
Participant milestones
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Overall Study
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements\]\]. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Prehabilitation
STARTED
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18
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Prehabilitation
COMPLETED
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17
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Prehabilitation
NOT COMPLETED
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1
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Rehabilitation
STARTED
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14
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Rehabilitation
COMPLETED
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14
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Rehabilitation
NOT COMPLETED
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0
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Reasons for withdrawal
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Overall Study
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements\]\]. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Prehabilitation
Physician Decision
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1
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Baseline Characteristics
Prehabilitation of Veterans With Exercise and Nutrition
Baseline characteristics by cohort
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Prehabilitation
n=20 Participants
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Age, Categorical
<=18 years
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
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12 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Age, Categorical
>=65 years
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8 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Age, Continuous
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63.95 years
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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18 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
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20 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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11 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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9 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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20 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Body Mass Index
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30.29 kg/m^2
n=5 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: From initial screening to enrollment (~7 days)Acceptance rate will be calculated as the number of enrolled divided by the number of eligible patients.
Outcome measures
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Prehabilitation
n=29 Participants
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Post-prehabilitation
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 3 weeks leading up to surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-surgery
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-rehabilitation
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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32-week Follow-up
This is a follow-up assessment 18 weeks following the end of the rehabilitation intervention
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Feasibility, Measured as Acceptance Rate
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20 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: End of prehabilitation (week 3) and end of rehabilitation (week 14)Population: 20 patients were enrolled in the study. Two patients withdrew before starting the intervention and one patient began the prehabilitation phase but had to be withdrawn due to progression of disease. Two patients withdrew after recovering from surgery and before starting the rehabilitation phase. The last patient in the cohort was not offered rehabilitation (funding ended). A total of 14 patients began the rehabilitation phase of the intervention.
For the exercise intervention, the investigators will measure the percentage of patients completing 75% of sessions divided by the number of enrolled patients. For the nutritional intervention, compliance will be measured by the percentage of patients with 75% adherence to protein intake goal, as assessed using the text message-based nutrition diary and 24-hour recall administered during the weekly telephone call.
Outcome measures
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Prehabilitation
n=20 Participants
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Post-prehabilitation
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 3 weeks leading up to surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-surgery
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-rehabilitation
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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32-week Follow-up
This is a follow-up assessment 18 weeks following the end of the rehabilitation intervention
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Acceptability, Measured as Compliance Rate
Prehabilitation -Exercise
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16 Participants
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Acceptability, Measured as Compliance Rate
Rehabilitation - Exercise
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11 Participants
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Acceptability, Measured as Compliance Rate
Prehabilitation - Nutrition
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12 Participants
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Acceptability, Measured as Compliance Rate
Rehabilitation - Nutrition
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6 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Throughout the study period, and summarized at the end of prehabilitation (week 3) and end of rehabilitation (week 14)A significant injury or medical event is defined as an event that causes the participant to seek attention from a health professional or limits their activities of daily living for at least two days.
Outcome measures
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Prehabilitation
n=18 Participants
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Post-prehabilitation
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 3 weeks leading up to surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-surgery
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-rehabilitation
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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32-week Follow-up
This is a follow-up assessment 18 weeks following the end of the rehabilitation intervention
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Safety, Measured as the Number of Adverse Events During Exercise.
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0 participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, end of prehabilitation (week 3), post-surgery (variable but ~week 8), and post-rehabilitation (week 14)Aerobic endurance will be assessed using the 2-minute step test (2MST). The 2MST requires that tested individuals march in place as fast as possible for 2 minutes while lifting the knees to a height midway between their patella and iliac crest when standing (typically marked on the wall using tape). Scoring involves counting the number of times the right knee reaches the tape level in two minutes and comparing against normative values for age. A higher number denotes better aerobic endurance.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Prehabilitation
n=18 Participants
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Post-prehabilitation
n=18 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 3 weeks leading up to surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-surgery
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-rehabilitation
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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32-week Follow-up
This is a follow-up assessment 18 weeks following the end of the rehabilitation intervention
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Physical Function - Aerobic Endurance
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79.11 Step Count
Standard Deviation 19.73
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105.41 Step Count
Standard Deviation 25.15
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86.73 Step Count
Standard Deviation 16.21
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115.38 Step Count
Standard Deviation 21.85
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, end of prehabilitation (week 3), post-surgery (variable but typically ~week 8), and post-rehabilitation (week 14)Lower extremity strength and balance will be assessed using the 5-repetition sit-to-stand test (5XSST). The 5XSST assesses functional lower extremity strength, transitional movements, balance, and fall risk in older adults. The 5XSST scoring is based on the amount of time (to the nearest decimal in seconds) a patient is able to transfer from a seated to a standing position and back to sitting five times. The lower the time to complete the test the better the outcome of the test. The age matched norms score are 11.4 seconds for 60-69 years age groups and 12.6 seconds and 14.8 seconds for 70-79 and 80-89 years of age group ,respectively.
Outcome measures
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Prehabilitation
n=18 Participants
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Post-prehabilitation
n=18 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 3 weeks leading up to surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-surgery
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-rehabilitation
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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32-week Follow-up
This is a follow-up assessment 18 weeks following the end of the rehabilitation intervention
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Physical Function - Lower Extremity Strength and Balance
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14.47 seconds
Standard Deviation 4.61
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9.93 seconds
Standard Deviation 2.14
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11.37 seconds
Standard Deviation 2.62
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8.85 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.49
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, end of prehabilitation (week 3), post-surgery (variable but ~week 8), post-rehabilitation (week 14), and 4-month post-rehabilitation follow-up (week 32)Pre to post intervention changes in anxiety and depression as measured by the Hospital Anxiety \& Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire. Lower scores are better. 0-7: Indicates no or minimal anxiety. 8-10: Suggests mild anxiety. 11-15: Indicates moderate anxiety. 16-21: Suggests severe anxiety.
Outcome measures
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Prehabilitation
n=19 Participants
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Post-prehabilitation
n=17 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 3 weeks leading up to surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-surgery
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-rehabilitation
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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32-week Follow-up
n=14 Participants
This is a follow-up assessment 18 weeks following the end of the rehabilitation intervention
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Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HADS): Anxiety (HADS-A)
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5.21 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.71
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4.23 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.97
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4.21 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.61
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2.92 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.87
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4.21 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.17
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, end of prehabilitation (week 3), post-surgery (variable but ~week 8), post-rehabilitation (week 14), and 4-month post-rehabilitation follow-up (week 32)Pre to post intervention changes in anxiety and depression as measured by the Hospital Anxiety \& Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire. Lower scores are better. 0-7: Indicates no or minimal depression. 8-10: Suggests mild depression. 11-15: Indicates moderate depression. 16-21: Suggests severe depression.
Outcome measures
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Prehabilitation
n=19 Participants
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Post-prehabilitation
n=17 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 3 weeks leading up to surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-surgery
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-rehabilitation
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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32-week Follow-up
n=14 Participants
This is a follow-up assessment 18 weeks following the end of the rehabilitation intervention
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Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HADS): Depression (HADS-D)
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3.16 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.83
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2.71 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.93
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3.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.85
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1.77 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.92
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3.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.41
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, post-rehabilitation (~week 14), and 4-month post-rehabilitation follow-up (week 32)Pre to post intervention changes in quality of life as measured by the Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire. The SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported questionnaire designed to assess health-related quality of life. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health.
Outcome measures
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Prehabilitation
n=19 Participants
This pilot cohort will undergo an intervention and will be followed for up to 6 months. The study does not include a comparator group.
Supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support: The intervention will consist of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention will be enhanced by use of automated text messages and monitored using activity trackers.
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Post-prehabilitation
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 3 weeks leading up to surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-surgery
n=14 Participants
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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Post-rehabilitation
This cohort underwent supervised aerobic + resistance training and nutritional support. The intervention consisted of individualized exercise training delivered remotely using VA telehealth technology 3 times per week during the 6 weeks following recovery from surgery, combined with nutritional support consisting of tailored nutritional advice, protein supplementation, multivitamin and vitamin D supplements. Adherence to the intervention was enhanced by use of automated text messages.
The study did not include a comparator group.
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32-week Follow-up
This is a follow-up assessment 18 weeks following the end of the rehabilitation intervention
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Short Form 36 (SF-36)
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69.04 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.48
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74.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.41
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68.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.74
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Adverse Events
Baseline
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Post-prehabilitation
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Post-surgery
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Post-rehabilitation
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Dr. Atilio Barbeito, Chief, Anesthesiology Service
Durham VA Health Care System
Phone: (919) 286-6938
Email: [email protected]
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place