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The IMPACT Study: Personalized Physical Therapy for Better Recovery and a Stronger Core After Hernia Surgery

Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University

Summary

Ventral hernia repair is among the most common operations performed in the United States each year, yet the great majority of patients receive no structured rehabilitation for the persistent pain, weakness, and functional loss that can follow surgery. This project will establish whether a tailored, mind-and-body physical therapy program can be feasibly and equitably delivered within a novel trial design embedded in routine surgical care, generating the operational evidence needed to design a definitive efficacy trial. The results will directly inform post-operative care pathways, clinical practice guidelines, and payer coverage decisions for a surgical population exceeding 600,000 patients annually.

Official title: The IMPACT Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Individualized Management Post Ventral Hernia Repair (VHR) Utilizing Abdominal Core Therapy for Enhanced Recovery and Health Outcomes

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