RecruitingEthics approval TEST/2026/031
Fit for Surgery
A four-week home exercise and nutrition programme before major surgery.
Interested in taking part?
Ask your surgeon or pre-admission nurse about Fit for Surgery, or email the study team. We will call you to talk it through before you decide. Saying no will not affect your care.
What is this study about?
People who are fitter before an operation often recover faster. This study tests a four-week programme of home exercise and nutrition support, delivered by phone and video, before major abdominal surgery.
Who can take part?
Adults on the waiting list for major abdominal surgery, at least four weeks before their operation date.
What is involved?
Half of the people who join will start the programme straight away; the other half will receive usual care and be offered the programme afterwards. Everyone completes a walking test and a questionnaire before and after surgery.
Updates
- The programme is now also offered by video call for people who live out of town.
- Fit for Surgery opened to new participants.