Impact of a Perioperative Physical Exercise and Respiratory Physiotherapy Program on the Patient Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

Plain-language summary

This study examines the effect of a physical exercise and respiratory physiotherapy program applied before and after surgery in patients undergoing bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It enrolls patients aged 18-69 who will undergo bariatric surgery at a hospital in Vigo. This non-phase study is currently recruiting.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur

Intervention

Pre- and post-operative physical exercise programme, Pre- and post-operative respiratory physiotherapy

Start date

5/7/2025

Estimated completion

12/30/2028

Countries

Spain

Related genes

Locations

• Vigo, Spain

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing bariatric surgery at the General and Digestive Surgery Department of the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo.
* Be over 18 and under 69 years old.
* Sign the informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient's refusal to enter the study.
* Inability to comprehend participation in a study.
* Urgent interventions.
* Patients undergoing combined surgery with another surgical service.
* Patients who cannot read and write or are dependent on a legal representative.
* Patients on treatment for diabetes with GLP-1 agonists (glucagon-like peptide type 1 agonists) and/or SGLT2 inhibitors (sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors) whose dose is not stable in the last 3 months.