Randomized Study Comparing Exercise and Nutrition Plans for Adults Undergoing Urologic Surgery

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate whether starting a physical fitness plan or a nutrition plan before surgery improves physical function and reduces complications after urologic surgery. It focuses on patients scheduled for surgery that requires an inpatient stay. The study examines changes in physical activity and nutrition, which are known to affect health conditions and surgical outcomes, especially in older adults and those with other diseases. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will follow an exercise plan, aiming for 10,000 steps daily and performing whole-body strength training three times a week using resistance bands, starting two days after their pre-operative visit until surgery. The other group will consume a liquid nutrition supplement twice daily, starting five days before surgery and continuing for five days after. Activity and nutrition adherence will be tracked through logs and pedometers. Participants will have their physical function and nutritional status measured at baseline, on the day of surgery up to 50 days after baseline, and 30 days after surgery. These assessments include body mass index, standing task time, a 6-minute walk test, grip strength, Timed Up and Go task, and a food frequency questionnaire. The study also monitors perioperative complications for 30 days after surgery. Participants will be closely followed throughout this period to assess the effects of the interventions.

Exercise in Patients Undergoing Urologic Surgery