Better Surgical Planning for Patients with Cirrhosis
Improving Surgical Risk Prediction and Decision Making among Patients with Cirrhosis
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-11063234
This work aims to create more accurate ways to understand surgical risks for people living with cirrhosis, helping them and their doctors make the best choices about surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11063234 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Patients with cirrhosis face higher risks during surgery, and current tools don't always accurately predict these risks, sometimes leading to unnecessary surgery denials or inadequate planning. This project uses extensive patient data from national health systems to develop improved methods for predicting surgical outcomes. By creating better risk assessment tools, we hope to provide clearer information to patients and their care teams. This will help ensure that patients receive the most appropriate care, whether that involves surgery or other management options.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for patients with cirrhosis who are considering or may need surgery in the future.
Not a fit: Patients without cirrhosis or those not facing surgical decisions would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more precise surgical risk assessments, helping patients with cirrhosis and their doctors make more informed decisions about whether to proceed with surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Existing tools for predicting surgical risk in cirrhosis have limitations, and this project aims to significantly improve upon these established but imperfect methods.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MAHMUD, NADIM — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: MAHMUD, NADIM
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.