This study, called "Get Fit for Function," is looking at a prehabilitation (prehab) program for adults who are considered pre-frail or frail and are having elective thoracic surgery (chest surgery, often for lung conditions). The program uses an Apple Watch Series 6 along with an exercise flipbook to help patients prepare for surgery. Researchers want to see if using a personal device like the Apple Watch can help medical professionals understand a patient's prehab progress, if patients are willing to use the device and do the exercises, and if the device helps more people participate in prehab. The study aims to enroll 100 participants and will measure changes in functional status (how well you can do daily activities) from two to twelve weeks before surgery until up to six months after surgery. You may be eligible if you are 18 or older, having elective thoracic surgery, and can complete initial evaluations.

Study design

This is an interventional study, meaning participants will receive a specific intervention (the prehabilitation program). It plans to enroll 100 participants.

What's involved

You would participate in a prehabilitation program using an Apple Watch Series 6 and an exercise flipbook. You would have baseline evaluations at enrollment and follow-up visits up to 6 months after surgery.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed from two to twelve weeks before surgery until up to six months after surgery.

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